1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P917 EUX
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 63,643 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
P917 EUX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2009
- 63,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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P917 EUX Mileage History
- 01/12/200544,627 mi
- 22/11/200651,069 mi+6,442 mi
- 25/11/200651,069 mi
- 23/11/200758,471 mi+7,402 mi
- 23/11/200758,471 mi
- 05/11/200860,618 mi+2,147 mi
- 06/11/200860,618 mi
- 23/11/200963,643 mi+3,025 mi
Average of roughly 4,780 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P917 EUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P917 EUX) between December 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 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 (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
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