£1,560
1996 FORD ESCORT CALYPSO CABRIOLET
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 482
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Ford Escort Calypso Edition, with a 1.6-litre engine and 39,961 miles, has been with the same family since 2010 and comes with a long MoT history. While recent maintenance addresses some issues, the electric roof needs a new relay and the car has had 8 previous owners.
Condition
6
The car presents as being in good condition, with moderate wear expected for its age. Although recent maintenance suggests it has been cared for, the need for a new relay for the electric roof and the presence of 8 former keepers suggest more than average wear and tear. Some reconditioning would likely be required to bring it to a higher standard.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WF0LXXGKALTL93114
Chassis No:
Odometer:
39,961 miles
P938 OBJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This yellow Calypso Edition of the Mk6 Ford Escort has been with the same family since 2010, and the odometer indicates that its 1.6-litre Zetec engine has covered only 39,961 miles.
Built by Karmann, the German coachbuilders, it comes with a large collection of MoTs from 2007 to the present, and the current certificate is valid to 6th August 2026.
We're told that recent maintenance has included new front brake pipes, rear wheel bearings, battery and spark plugs.
Regarding the electric roof, the owner advises that “it has been tested and works but needs a new relay”.
The owner's handbook pack and V5C are present, indicating 8 former keepers.
The car was first registered on 28th September 1996.
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£4,485
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£157,500
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 06 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
39,957 miles
Registration Date
1996-09-28
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 07 2025 with 39,957 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- fuel filter corroded
Failed
On Aug 05 2025 with 39,947 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 17 2015 with 39,208 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Sep 10 2014 with 38,484 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Sep 08 2014 with 38,474 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 24 2013 with 34,081 miles
Failed
On Apr 22 2013 with 34,054 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
User Entered:
- off side rear vwheel bearing slight play
Passed
On Apr 20 2012 with 30,159 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Gearbox mounting defective
Passed
On Apr 08 2011 with 29,010 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Dec 21 2009 with 28,528 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed
On Dec 10 2009 with 28,509 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Nov 17 2008 with 22,094 miles
Failed
On Nov 14 2008 with 22,094 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Nov 07 2007 with 13,076 miles
Failed
On Nov 07 2007 with 13,076 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Nov 07 2006 with 2,443 miles
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