1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P521 FNC
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 72,600 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P521 FNC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2012
- 72,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P521 FNC Mileage History
- 14/01/200651,347 mi
- 03/02/200755,613 mi+4,266 mi
- 11/04/200855,691 mi+78 mi
- 09/04/200962,378 mi+6,687 mi
- 15/04/200962,378 mi
- 01/05/201066,253 mi+3,875 mi
- 04/05/201066,253 mi
- 10/05/201170,606 mi+4,353 mi
- 10/05/201170,606 mi
- 06/06/201272,600 mi+1,994 mi
Average of roughly 3,324 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P521 FNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P521 FNC) between January 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 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 (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”.
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