1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N571 BMU
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 73,911 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N571 BMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 73,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N571 BMU 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 (N571 BMU) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
N571 BMU Mileage History
- 31/01/202471,767 mi
- 06/02/202572,937 mi+1,170 mi
- 06/02/202572,939 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/202673,905 mi+966 mi
- 02/02/202673,911 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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