1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P287 DTO
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1996. Recorded mileage 78,128 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,128 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
P287 DTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 78,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P287 DTO Mileage History
- 11/05/202470,119 mi
- 28/05/202575,579 mi+5,460 mi
- 18/06/202575,706 mi+127 mi
- 05/06/202678,002 mi+2,296 mi
- 10/06/202678,128 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 3,847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P287 DTO 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 (P287 DTO) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam mot working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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