No, N523 HLC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N523 HLC?

The MOT for N523 HLC is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 July 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of N523 HLC?

The recorded mileage for N523 HLC is 60,056 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N523 HLC ULEZ compliant?

No, N523 HLC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · N523 HLC

N523 HLC

1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 60,056 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/07/2015
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 60,056 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/07/2015

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 60,056 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1597cc

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N523 HLC Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2014
60,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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N523 HLC Mileage History

03/05/200633,360 mi
16/07/200738,805 mi+5,445 mi
16/07/200738,805 mi
09/07/200840,075 mi+1,270 mi
24/07/200943,809 mi+3,734 mi
06/07/201047,603 mi+3,794 mi
25/07/201150,987 mi+3,384 mi
27/07/201254,234 mi+3,247 mi
27/07/201254,234 mi
29/07/201357,650 mi+3,416 mi
30/07/201357,654 mi+4 mi
02/07/201460,056 mi+2,402 mi
02/07/201460,056 mi

Average of roughly 3,270 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

N523 HLC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 01:08

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N523 HLC) between May 2006 and July 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (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: “Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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