1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P24 SGK
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 12,199 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P24 SGK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2016
- 12,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P24 SGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P24 SGK) between September 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
P24 SGK Mileage History
- 16/09/200693,216 mi
- 16/09/200693,216 mi
- 24/09/20071,973 mi-91,243 mi
- 04/10/20072,120 mi+147 mi
- 06/07/20094,630 mi+2,510 mi
- 29/07/2010106,002 mi+101,372 mi
- 06/08/201112,111 mi-93,891 mi
- 06/08/201112,111 mi
- 30/11/201212,176 mi+65 mi
- 22/03/201612,199 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly -8,515 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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