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N397 DWG

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,858 mi
Last recorded9,858 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 DWG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,858 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 9,858 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,860 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake imbalance is 23% and only just below maximum limit of 25%

o/s rear wheel arch is corroded but no sharp edges present at time of test

oil on steering rack but no obvious pas leaks seen

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight damage to bodywork but no sharp edges present

slight imbalance / uneven braking to rear footbrake

steering wheel covering is slightly loose

Fail 11 Aug 2009 99,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cv graese on o/s front stub axle , brakes not affected

front brake imbalance is 13%

o/s rear wheel arch is corroded but no sharp edges present at time of test

oil on steering rack but no obvious pas leaks seen

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight damage to bodywork but no sharp edges present

Fail 29 Apr 2009 99,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f-o/s/f lower arm bushes worn

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,308 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

175/65/14 o/s/r tyre perishing 3mm

both front lower arms creaking

front bumper loose slightly and damaged

front/rear numberplates delaminatig slightly and damaged

handbrake high

n/s/r seatbelt fraying slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leaks around engine/gearbox

outer c.v boots perishing slightly

rear brake hoses slightly perishing

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in both wing mirrors

slight movement in n/s/f headlamp unit

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,098 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 86,098 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,257 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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N397 DWG is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N397 DWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N397 DWG is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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