1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P325 GVP
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 11,687 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1597cc
P325 GVP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2006
- 11,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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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P325 GVP Mileage History
- 29/11/20055,664 mi
- 30/11/20055,664 mi
- 17/10/200611,672 mi+6,008 mi
- 26/10/200611,687 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 6,647 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P325 GVP 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 (P325 GVP) between November 2005 and October 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2006 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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