1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P724 CPY
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 30,487 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1753cc
P724 CPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2006
- 30,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P724 CPY Mileage History
- 16/08/200522,324 mi
- 19/08/200522,324 mi
- 24/08/200630,487 mi+8,163 mi
- 01/09/200630,487 mi
Average of roughly 7,823 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P724 CPY MOT History
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 (P724 CPY) between August 2005 and September 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2006 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 (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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