1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P383 PEV
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 18,261 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Apr 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P383 PEV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2010
- 18,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P383 PEV Mileage History
- 23/06/200610,268 mi
- 12/07/200715,065 mi+4,797 mi
- 14/07/200715,065 mi
- 02/07/200816,518 mi+1,453 mi
- 02/07/200816,518 mi
- 07/07/200917,477 mi+959 mi
- 05/07/201018,261 mi+784 mi
Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P383 PEV 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 (P383 PEV) between June 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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