1996 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · N986 CMT
1996 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 62,333 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1299cc
N986 CMT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2007
- 62,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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N986 CMT Mileage History
- 30/09/200653,530 mi
- 30/09/200653,530 mi
- 08/09/200762,333 mi+8,803 mi
- 08/09/200762,333 mi
Average of roughly 9,377 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N986 CMT 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 (N986 CMT) between September 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2007 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), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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