1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P876 YOD
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 96,949 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P876 YOD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2009
- 96,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P876 YOD 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 (P876 YOD) between August 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P876 YOD Mileage History
- 23/08/200675,785 mi
- 17/08/200784,041 mi+8,256 mi
- 24/08/200784,149 mi+108 mi
- 22/08/200890,899 mi+6,750 mi
- 15/08/200996,946 mi+6,047 mi
- 01/09/200996,949 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,997 miles per year across 6 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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