1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P241 DDA
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 85,413 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
P241 DDA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2007
- 85,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P241 DDA Mileage History
- 07/02/200682,211 mi
- 09/02/200682,211 mi
- 12/02/200785,413 mi+3,202 mi
- 13/02/200785,413 mi
Average of roughly 3,153 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P241 DDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P241 DDA) between February 2006 and February 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2007 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: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
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