1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P163 FOG
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 82,525 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P163 FOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2010
- 82,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P163 FOG 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 (P163 FOG) between March 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
P163 FOG Mileage History
- 16/03/200673,644 mi
- 15/03/200774,582 mi+938 mi
- 17/03/200876,084 mi+1,502 mi
- 12/03/200977,327 mi+1,243 mi
- 17/03/201082,525 mi+5,198 mi
Average of roughly 2,219 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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