1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N683 DET
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 83,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,444 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
N683 DET Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2007
- 83,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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N683 DET Mileage History
- 23/11/200574,973 mi
- 09/11/200679,850 mi+4,877 mi
- 20/11/200783,444 mi+3,594 mi
- 22/11/200783,444 mi
Average of roughly 4,243 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N683 DET 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 (N683 DET) between November 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”.
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