1996 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · N684 HLF
1996 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 1996. Recorded mileage 30,688 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N684 HLF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2024
- 30,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N684 HLF Mileage History
- 02/08/200627,756 mi
- 31/07/200727,920 mi+164 mi
- 08/08/200828,257 mi+337 mi
- 07/08/200928,432 mi+175 mi
- 09/08/201029,320 mi+888 mi
- 08/08/201129,532 mi+212 mi
- 14/08/201229,787 mi+255 mi
- 13/08/201329,926 mi+139 mi
- 12/08/201430,121 mi+195 mi
- 09/09/201530,209 mi+88 mi
- 19/10/201630,246 mi+37 mi
- 21/09/201730,264 mi+18 mi
- 31/01/201930,301 mi+37 mi
- 08/01/202030,408 mi+107 mi
- 10/02/202130,409 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/202230,662 mi+253 mi
- 25/05/202430,688 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 165 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
N684 HLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N684 HLF) between August 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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