1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P270 BPM
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 73,667 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1753cc
P270 BPM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2009
- 73,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P270 BPM Mileage History
- 09/08/200662,901 mi
- 18/05/200764,953 mi+2,052 mi
- 13/05/200869,794 mi+4,841 mi
- 13/05/200869,794 mi
- 28/01/200973,564 mi+3,770 mi
- 02/02/200973,667 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 4,331 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P270 BPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P270 BPM) between August 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2009 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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