1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P581 UUH
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 12,918 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P581 UUH Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2009
- 12,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P581 UUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P581 UUH) between April 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”.
P581 UUH Mileage History
- 07/04/20067,676 mi
- 08/04/20067,676 mi
- 05/04/20079,865 mi+2,189 mi
- 05/04/20079,865 mi
- 29/03/200811,693 mi+1,828 mi
- 29/03/200811,693 mi
- 07/04/200912,918 mi+1,225 mi
Average of roughly 1,747 miles per year across 7 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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