1996 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · N388 FWE
1996 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 58,215 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Sept 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N388 FWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2007
- 58,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N388 FWE Mileage History
- 11/07/200551,264 mi
- 07/07/200653,008 mi+1,744 mi
- 07/07/200653,008 mi
- 20/09/200758,183 mi+5,175 mi
- 15/10/200758,215 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 3,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N388 FWE 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 (N388 FWE) between July 2005 and October 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2007 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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