1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P774 FFJ
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1999. Recorded mileage 89,923 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
P774 FFJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2009
- 89,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P774 FFJ Mileage History
- 08/02/200654,087 mi
- 07/02/200764,831 mi+10,744 mi
- 20/02/200765,032 mi+201 mi
- 19/02/200877,754 mi+12,722 mi
- 22/02/200877,887 mi+133 mi
- 21/02/200989,739 mi+11,852 mi
- 27/02/200989,923 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 11,739 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P774 FFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P774 FFJ) between February 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
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