1996 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · N168 DMC
1996 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/05/1996. Recorded mileage 26,848 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1993cc
N168 DMC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 26,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N168 DMC Mileage History
- 06/07/202225,506 mi
- 07/05/202426,838 mi+1,332 mi
- 21/01/202626,848 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 379 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N168 DMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N168 DMC) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (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.
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