1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P903 BOD
1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 27,692 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/02/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1597cc
P903 BOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2023
- 27,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P903 BOD Mileage History
- 21/11/202220,025 mi
- 29/11/202220,025 mi
- 06/12/202327,583 mi+7,558 mi
- 15/12/202327,601 mi+18 mi
- 20/12/202327,692 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 7,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P903 BOD 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 (P903 BOD) between November 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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