1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P707 MVW
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 56,069 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P707 MVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2009
- 56,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P707 MVW Mileage History
- 06/06/200644,377 mi
- 14/06/200644,710 mi+333 mi
- 16/02/200956,040 mi+11,330 mi
- 10/07/200956,067 mi+27 mi
- 15/07/200956,069 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P707 MVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P707 MVW) between June 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2009 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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