1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P315 FPK
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 13,385 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
P315 FPK Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2010
- 13,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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P315 FPK Mileage History
- 24/05/200686,096 mi
- 24/04/200792,848 mi+6,752 mi
- 19/05/200897,126 mi+4,278 mi
- 19/05/20091,253 mi-95,873 mi
- 20/05/20091,253 mi
- 19/05/201013,382 mi+12,129 mi
- 19/05/201013,385 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -18,237 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P315 FPK 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 1997 Ford Escort (P315 FPK) between May 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 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: “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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