1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N561 FHJ
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 44,421 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1597cc
N561 FHJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2006
- 44,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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N561 FHJ Mileage History
- 20/06/200642,719 mi
- 03/08/200644,421 mi+1,702 mi
- 03/08/200644,421 mi
Average of roughly 14,089 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N561 FHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N561 FHJ) between June 2006 and August 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2006 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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