1996 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · P962 VPN
1996 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 92,738 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
P962 VPN Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2009
- 92,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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P962 VPN Mileage History
- 01/02/200658,873 mi
- 30/01/200765,776 mi+6,903 mi
- 30/01/200765,776 mi
- 10/03/200876,608 mi+10,832 mi
- 17/03/200877,096 mi+488 mi
- 13/05/200992,702 mi+15,606 mi
- 12/06/200992,738 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 10,083 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P962 VPN 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 (P962 VPN) between February 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2009 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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