1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N190 CKM
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 17/04/1996. Recorded mileage 14,545 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1753cc
N190 CKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 14,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N190 CKM Mileage History
- 09/04/202414,052 mi
- 01/04/202514,320 mi+268 mi
- 11/04/202514,331 mi+11 mi
- 25/03/202614,537 mi+206 mi
- 01/04/202614,545 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N190 CKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N190 CKM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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