1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N793 FCR
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/01/1996. Recorded mileage 86,231 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,231 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
N793 FCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2026
- 86,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N793 FCR Mileage History
- 10/05/202473,729 mi
- 14/05/202473,729 mi
- 09/05/202579,135 mi+5,406 mi
- 13/05/202579,148 mi+13 mi
- 07/05/202686,231 mi+7,083 mi
Average of roughly 6,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N793 FCR 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 (N793 FCR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced c”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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