1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · N221 JEX
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 76,075 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N221 JEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2008
- 76,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N221 JEX Mileage History
- 10/05/200660,461 mi
- 18/04/200766,320 mi+5,859 mi
- 18/04/200766,320 mi
- 08/04/200875,599 mi+9,279 mi
- 21/04/200876,075 mi+476 mi
Average of roughly 8,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N221 JEX 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 (N221 JEX) between May 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2008 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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