1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N256 LHY
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 85,696 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2012.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N256 LHY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2011
- 85,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N256 LHY Mileage History
- 02/03/200664,591 mi
- 02/03/200664,591 mi
- 03/03/200664,606 mi+15 mi
- 29/07/200866,974 mi+2,368 mi
- 21/07/200972,997 mi+6,023 mi
- 21/07/200972,997 mi
- 15/07/201078,102 mi+5,105 mi
- 26/07/201185,696 mi+7,594 mi
Average of roughly 3,909 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
N256 LHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N256 LHY) between March 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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