1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P758 NWX
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 100,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,758 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
P758 NWX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/02/2009
- 100,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P758 NWX Mileage History
- 25/02/200693,658 mi
- 25/02/200693,658 mi
- 15/02/2007100,093 mi+6,435 mi
- 19/02/2007100,135 mi+42 mi
- 15/02/20084,745 mi-95,390 mi
- 15/02/20084,745 mi
- 21/02/2009100,758 mi+96,013 mi
Average of roughly 2,375 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P758 NWX 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 (P758 NWX) between February 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)”; “Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)”.
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