1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P964 HNB
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 20,383 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,383 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
P964 HNB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2009
- 20,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted 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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P964 HNB Mileage History
- 12/04/200691,119 mi
- 20/04/200691,365 mi+246 mi
- 10/04/200799,175 mi+7,810 mi
- 11/04/200813,632 mi-85,543 mi
- 14/04/200813,692 mi+60 mi
- 28/02/200920,346 mi+6,654 mi
- 02/03/200920,383 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly -24,491 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P964 HNB 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 (P964 HNB) between April 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 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: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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