1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P162 BPH
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/11/1996. Recorded mileage 97,993 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1597cc
P162 BPH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2025
- 97,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P162 BPH Mileage History
- 10/11/200550,193 mi
- 09/11/200654,942 mi+4,749 mi
- 06/11/200758,442 mi+3,500 mi
- 23/10/200862,905 mi+4,463 mi
- 29/10/200862,933 mi+28 mi
- 20/01/200963,839 mi+906 mi
- 14/01/201067,723 mi+3,884 mi
- 15/01/201067,724 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/201171,383 mi+3,659 mi
- 10/01/201273,569 mi+2,186 mi
- 12/01/201273,572 mi+3 mi
- 10/01/201374,967 mi+1,395 mi
- 16/01/201476,619 mi+1,652 mi
- 17/01/201476,623 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/201578,635 mi+2,012 mi
- 06/01/201681,006 mi+2,371 mi
- 09/01/201782,615 mi+1,609 mi
- 19/01/201782,616 mi+1 mi
- 08/01/201883,954 mi+1,338 mi
- 09/01/201985,189 mi+1,235 mi
- 10/01/202086,210 mi+1,021 mi
- 19/01/202186,386 mi+176 mi
- 10/01/202286,571 mi+185 mi
- 20/01/202386,740 mi+169 mi
- 20/08/202486,778 mi+38 mi
- 04/09/202597,993 mi+11,215 mi
Average of roughly 2,412 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
P162 BPH 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 (P162 BPH) between November 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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