1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N863 EHA
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 95,573 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N863 EHA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2024
- 95,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N863 EHA Mileage History
- 06/07/202283,356 mi
- 29/03/202383,619 mi+263 mi
- 23/03/202495,573 mi+11,954 mi
Average of roughly 7,127 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N863 EHA 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 (N863 EHA) between July 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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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