1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N514 LCK
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 10/05/1996. Recorded mileage 76,921 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1753cc
N514 LCK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 76,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N514 LCK Mileage History
- 28/07/200695,800 mi
- 04/08/200695,929 mi+129 mi
- 24/08/2007103,432 mi+7,503 mi
- 24/08/2007103,432 mi
- 23/08/200810,001 mi-93,431 mi
- 13/08/200915,575 mi+5,574 mi
- 21/08/200915,722 mi+147 mi
- 12/08/201022,738 mi+7,016 mi
- 12/08/201022,738 mi
- 19/08/201128,159 mi+5,421 mi
- 13/08/201233,028 mi+4,869 mi
- 13/08/201337,236 mi+4,208 mi
- 31/07/201441,155 mi+3,919 mi
- 17/08/201544,798 mi+3,643 mi
- 18/08/201648,540 mi+3,742 mi
- 14/08/201751,136 mi+2,596 mi
- 14/08/201751,136 mi
- 14/08/201853,018 mi+1,882 mi
- 05/08/201955,749 mi+2,731 mi
- 18/08/202058,403 mi+2,654 mi
- 10/08/202160,115 mi+1,712 mi
- 08/08/202263,760 mi+3,645 mi
- 07/08/202367,580 mi+3,820 mi
- 15/07/202470,719 mi+3,139 mi
- 14/07/202573,597 mi+2,878 mi
- 22/07/202676,921 mi+3,324 mi
Average of roughly -945 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N514 LCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N514 LCK) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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