1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P326 CCW
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 124,648 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P326 CCW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 124,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P326 CCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P326 CCW) between September 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 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 (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
P326 CCW Mileage History
- 05/09/200677,487 mi
- 18/10/200777,911 mi+424 mi
- 22/10/200878,593 mi+682 mi
- 22/04/201079,741 mi+1,148 mi
- 23/04/201181,716 mi+1,975 mi
- 21/04/201286,030 mi+4,314 mi
- 06/04/201390,429 mi+4,399 mi
- 11/04/201494,189 mi+3,760 mi
- 12/04/201494,199 mi+10 mi
- 21/04/201598,113 mi+3,914 mi
- 21/04/201598,113 mi
- 22/04/201699,410 mi+1,297 mi
- 28/03/2017100,086 mi+676 mi
- 03/10/2018100,586 mi+500 mi
- 11/01/2020100,610 mi+24 mi
- 04/01/2021101,531 mi+921 mi
- 08/01/2022103,924 mi+2,393 mi
- 21/12/2022108,955 mi+5,031 mi
- 06/01/2024114,425 mi+5,470 mi
- 06/01/2024114,425 mi
- 03/01/2025119,498 mi+5,073 mi
- 03/01/2025119,498 mi
- 29/12/2025124,648 mi+5,150 mi
- 29/12/2025124,648 mi
Average of roughly 2,442 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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