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FORD ESCORT1997 · 1.8L Diesel

P152 LWC

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 58,139 miles recorded, this White 1997 FORD ESCORT runs on Diesel with a 1753cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 06/07/2012

Tax

No data

Mileage: 58,139
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 24, 2026, 03:12 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Ford Escort (P152 LWC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2008 to July 2011.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY