1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P252 AAY
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 57,419 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P252 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 57,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P252 AAY Mileage History
- 30/06/202257,078 mi
- 05/04/202457,089 mi+11 mi
- 08/04/202457,092 mi+3 mi
- 25/04/202557,412 mi+320 mi
- 26/05/202657,419 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 87 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P252 AAY 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 (P252 AAY) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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