1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P731 CPJ
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/03/1997. Recorded mileage 88,673 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,673 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
P731 CPJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 88,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P731 CPJ Mileage History
- 18/08/202588,643 mi
- 31/07/202688,673 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 32 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P731 CPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P731 CPJ) between August 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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