1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N830 BOM
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30/05/1996. Recorded mileage 4,069 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,069 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
N830 BOM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2023
- 4,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N830 BOM Mileage History
- 04/07/20223,809 mi
- 04/07/20223,809 mi
- 30/05/20234,069 mi+260 mi
Average of roughly 288 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N830 BOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N830 BOM) between July 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat fixings for be”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat fixings for b”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
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