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FORD ESCORT1997 · 1.8L PETROL

P718 DCY

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 FORD ESCORT is a PETROL vehicle with a 1796cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 69,148.

MOT

Expired

Expires 25/05/2009

Tax

SORN

Statutory Off Road Notification

Mileage: 69,148
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

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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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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 3:45:51 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Ford Escort (P718 DCY), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2005 to May 2008.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY