1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N696 FTW
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 93,826 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,826 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
N696 FTW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2008
- 93,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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N696 FTW Mileage History
- 29/04/200681,400 mi
- 01/05/200787,052 mi+5,652 mi
- 01/05/200787,052 mi
- 28/04/200893,826 mi+6,774 mi
- 28/04/200893,826 mi
Average of roughly 6,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N696 FTW 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 (N696 FTW) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2008 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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