1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N48 STT
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 3,457 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N48 STT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2007
- 3,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N48 STT 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 (N48 STT) between September 2005 and October 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
N48 STT Mileage History
- 17/09/200591,072 mi
- 25/10/200698,834 mi+7,762 mi
- 27/10/200698,861 mi+27 mi
- 27/10/20073,416 mi-95,445 mi
- 30/10/20073,457 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly -41,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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