1996 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · N865 CYC
1996 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 23,589 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N865 CYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 23,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N865 CYC 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 (N865 CYC) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
N865 CYC Mileage History
- 31/03/202320,905 mi
- 04/04/202320,956 mi+51 mi
- 15/04/202320,978 mi+22 mi
- 13/04/202422,783 mi+1,805 mi
- 23/04/202523,589 mi+806 mi
Average of roughly 1,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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