1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P268 YBW
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 88,820 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P268 YBW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2010
- 88,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P268 YBW 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 (P268 YBW) between May 2006 and December 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
P268 YBW Mileage History
- 12/05/200670,842 mi
- 16/05/200775,997 mi+5,155 mi
- 12/11/200776,020 mi+23 mi
- 23/11/200776,025 mi+5 mi
- 24/11/200879,486 mi+3,461 mi
- 28/11/200879,486 mi
- 01/12/200984,291 mi+4,805 mi
- 07/12/200984,291 mi
- 06/12/201088,820 mi+4,529 mi
- 15/12/201088,820 mi
Average of roughly 3,913 miles per year across 10 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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