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1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P56 KVW

P56 KVW

1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/11/1996. Recorded mileage 110,059 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/03/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
110,059 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/03/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1597cc

P56 KVW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2023
  • 110,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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P56 KVW Mileage History

  1. 08/02/2022103,798 mi
  2. 21/03/2022104,386 mi+588 mi
  3. 21/03/2022104,386 mi
  4. 06/03/2023110,059 mi+5,673 mi

Average of roughly 5,849 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P56 KVW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 19:30
MOT Analysis

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 (P56 KVW) between February 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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