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1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N132 EAB

N132 EAB

1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 25,674 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/03/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (19/02/2010)
Recorded Mileage
25,674 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/03/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 19/02/2010
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
1753cc

N132 EAB Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2009
  • 25,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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N132 EAB Mileage History

  1. 11/03/200613,777 mi
  2. 16/03/200717,642 mi+3,865 mi
  3. 17/03/200717,645 mi+3 mi
  4. 15/03/200821,450 mi+3,805 mi
  5. 21/03/200925,673 mi+4,223 mi
  6. 21/03/200925,674 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,928 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

N132 EAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N132 EAB) between March 2006 and March 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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