1996 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · P593 BTV
1996 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 65,900 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/12/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P593 BTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2011
- 65,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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P593 BTV Mileage History
- 06/10/200660,125 mi
- 08/08/200865,819 mi+5,694 mi
- 11/09/200865,819 mi
- 19/08/200965,861 mi+42 mi
- 17/03/201165,900 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 1,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P593 BTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P593 BTV) between October 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”.
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