1996 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · N475 YJB
1996 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 80,615 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N475 YJB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2008
- 80,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N475 YJB Mileage History
- 05/01/200671,749 mi
- 13/01/200671,750 mi+1 mi
- 05/01/200778,912 mi+7,162 mi
- 10/01/200778,912 mi
- 09/01/200880,615 mi+1,703 mi
- 10/01/200880,615 mi
Average of roughly 4,404 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
N475 YJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N475 YJB) between January 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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