1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P369 GOP
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 9,745 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/02/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,745 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
P369 GOP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2013
- 9,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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P369 GOP Mileage History
- 13/12/200523,968 mi
- 13/12/200632,895 mi+8,927 mi
- 16/06/200841,192 mi+8,297 mi
- 26/06/200841,192 mi
- 04/07/200997,031 mi+55,839 mi
- 30/06/20105,651 mi-91,380 mi
- 14/07/20105,680 mi+29 mi
- 30/06/20118,120 mi+2,440 mi
- 22/07/20139,745 mi+1,625 mi
Average of roughly -1,870 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P369 GOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P369 GOP) between December 2005 and July 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2013 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 (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.