1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P46 LVX
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 98,192 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
P46 LVX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2007
- 98,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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P46 LVX Mileage History
- 07/06/200585,078 mi
- 07/06/200585,088 mi+10 mi
- 01/07/200690,925 mi+5,837 mi
- 08/07/200690,958 mi+33 mi
- 26/07/200798,192 mi+7,234 mi
- 28/07/200798,192 mi
Average of roughly 6,134 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P46 LVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P46 LVX) between June 2005 and July 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2007 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”.
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