1996 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · N559 SHB
1996 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 56,368 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/09/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
N559 SHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2009
- 56,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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N559 SHB Mileage History
- 09/09/200650,971 mi
- 29/08/200752,514 mi+1,543 mi
- 26/08/200853,891 mi+1,377 mi
- 26/08/200853,891 mi
- 25/08/200956,368 mi+2,477 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N559 SHB 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 (N559 SHB) between September 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2009 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: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.