1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N728 AON
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 20,452 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1753cc
N728 AON Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2024
- 20,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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N728 AON Mileage History
- 16/09/202114,071 mi
- 24/01/202317,171 mi+3,100 mi
- 11/03/202420,447 mi+3,276 mi
- 12/03/202420,452 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,566 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N728 AON 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 (N728 AON) between September 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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