1996 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · N468 YOM
1996 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 86,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
N468 YOM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2007
- 86,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N468 YOM Mileage History
- 10/11/200679,890 mi
- 14/11/200680,000 mi+110 mi
- 09/11/200786,754 mi+6,754 mi
- 13/11/200786,800 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 6,858 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N468 YOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N468 YOM) between November 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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