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FORD ESCORT1997 · 1.8L Diesel

P397 DPF

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 FORD ESCORT? It's a Diesel with a 1753cc engine showing 44,721 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 27/04/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 44,721
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

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Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Ford Escort (P397 DPF) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2024 to April 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 2 passes and 3 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 40%. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.

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