1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N43 HJO
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 61,876 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,876 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
N43 HJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2008
- 61,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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N43 HJO Mileage History
- 13/06/200647,455 mi
- 15/06/200754,832 mi+7,377 mi
- 14/06/200861,800 mi+6,968 mi
- 23/06/200861,876 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 7,108 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N43 HJO 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 (N43 HJO) between June 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
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