Official DVLA Record

1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P901 HAK

P901 HAK

1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 65,014 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 10/01/2009
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
65,014 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/01/2009
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
1753cc

P901 HAK Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2009
  • 65,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P901 HAK Mileage History

  1. 11/10/200540,172 mi
  2. 12/10/200540,172 mi
  3. 16/10/200651,637 mi+11,465 mi
  4. 11/01/200751,760 mi+123 mi
  5. 07/01/200858,865 mi+7,105 mi
  6. 19/01/200972,108 mi+13,243 mi
  7. 27/01/200965,014 mi-7,094 mi

Average of roughly 7,535 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P901 HAK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 07:05
MOT Analysis

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 (P901 HAK) between October 2005 and January 2009.

The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 27 January 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.

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