1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P263 GGM
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 99,903 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P263 GGM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/05/2024
- 99,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P263 GGM Mileage History
- 26/08/202299,821 mi
- 27/08/202299,821 mi
- 03/05/202499,903 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 49 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P263 GGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P263 GGM) between August 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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