1996 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · N643 HWR
1996 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/03/1996. Recorded mileage 72,025 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1299cc
N643 HWR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 72,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
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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N643 HWR Mileage History
- 07/06/200642,016 mi
- 12/06/200642,081 mi+65 mi
- 21/05/200745,622 mi+3,541 mi
- 29/05/200745,622 mi
- 04/06/200849,635 mi+4,013 mi
- 02/06/200951,548 mi+1,913 mi
- 02/06/201052,623 mi+1,075 mi
- 02/06/201154,168 mi+1,545 mi
- 31/05/201255,742 mi+1,574 mi
- 01/06/201255,746 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/201357,450 mi+1,704 mi
- 27/05/201458,533 mi+1,083 mi
- 03/06/201560,472 mi+1,939 mi
- 02/06/201661,697 mi+1,225 mi
- 07/06/201763,456 mi+1,759 mi
- 07/06/201763,456 mi
- 05/06/201864,576 mi+1,120 mi
- 06/06/201965,850 mi+1,274 mi
- 17/07/202066,706 mi+856 mi
- 09/06/202167,099 mi+393 mi
- 13/06/202267,695 mi+596 mi
- 16/06/202267,698 mi+3 mi
- 16/06/202368,445 mi+747 mi
- 19/06/202470,301 mi+1,856 mi
- 03/07/202470,301 mi
- 11/09/202572,025 mi+1,724 mi
Average of roughly 1,558 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
N643 HWR 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 (N643 HWR) between June 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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