Official DVLA Record

1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N166 AOG

N166 AOG

1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 21/05/1996. Recorded mileage 75,842 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 18/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
75,842 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
1753cc

N166 AOG Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
  • 75,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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N166 AOG Mileage History

  1. 31/10/200538,587 mi
  2. 31/10/200538,587 mi
  3. 15/01/200741,919 mi+3,332 mi
  4. 17/01/200843,745 mi+1,826 mi
  5. 14/01/200948,551 mi+4,806 mi
  6. 14/01/200948,553 mi+2 mi
  7. 06/01/201051,705 mi+3,152 mi
  8. 06/01/201051,705 mi
  9. 17/01/201154,843 mi+3,138 mi
  10. 21/01/201154,869 mi+26 mi
  11. 03/12/201357,062 mi+2,193 mi
  12. 11/12/201357,063 mi+1 mi
  13. 20/11/201459,401 mi+2,338 mi
  14. 11/06/201559,541 mi+140 mi
  15. 26/05/201661,311 mi+1,770 mi
  16. 04/11/201761,780 mi+469 mi
  17. 05/11/201863,084 mi+1,304 mi
  18. 09/11/201863,084 mi
  19. 07/11/201966,867 mi+3,783 mi
  20. 08/11/201966,867 mi
  21. 26/11/202069,906 mi+3,039 mi
  22. 13/10/202169,997 mi+91 mi
  23. 03/11/202275,827 mi+5,830 mi
  24. 17/11/202275,828 mi+1 mi
  25. 22/11/202375,829 mi+1 mi
  26. 20/06/202575,842 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

N166 AOG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 10:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N166 AOG) between October 2005 and June 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 59 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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