1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P371 PNO
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 47,812 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
P371 PNO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2012
- 47,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 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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P371 PNO Mileage History
- 03/05/200572,598 mi
- 26/05/200676,735 mi+4,137 mi
- 03/06/200676,760 mi+25 mi
- 31/05/200777,514 mi+754 mi
- 06/06/200888,977 mi+11,463 mi
- 06/06/200888,977 mi
- 19/06/200996,662 mi+7,685 mi
- 26/06/200996,799 mi+137 mi
- 06/07/201012,688 mi-84,111 mi
- 09/08/201129,951 mi+17,263 mi
- 14/09/201247,812 mi+17,861 mi
Average of roughly -3,365 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P371 PNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P371 PNO) between May 2005 and September 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2012 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.
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