1997 Ford Escort Ghia X 1.8L Petrol · P94 CTA
1997 Ford Escort Ghia X (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/02/1997. Recorded mileage 70,217 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT GHIA X
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,217 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
P94 CTA Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 70,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P94 CTA Mileage History
- 22/04/200534,191 mi
- 05/04/200635,956 mi+1,765 mi
- 05/04/200738,406 mi+2,450 mi
- 03/04/200840,962 mi+2,556 mi
- 03/04/200840,962 mi
- 09/04/200943,555 mi+2,593 mi
- 06/04/201045,707 mi+2,152 mi
- 31/03/201148,444 mi+2,737 mi
- 08/03/201250,886 mi+2,442 mi
- 05/03/201352,389 mi+1,503 mi
- 05/03/201352,389 mi
- 04/03/201453,573 mi+1,184 mi
- 26/02/201554,571 mi+998 mi
- 18/02/201655,404 mi+833 mi
- 18/02/201655,404 mi
- 21/02/201756,344 mi+940 mi
- 21/02/201756,344 mi
- 14/02/201857,331 mi+987 mi
- 14/02/201857,331 mi
- 18/02/201957,942 mi+611 mi
- 17/02/202058,746 mi+804 mi
- 19/02/202058,746 mi
- 05/03/202159,086 mi+340 mi
- 16/03/202159,095 mi+9 mi
- 01/03/202259,511 mi+416 mi
- 03/03/202259,540 mi+29 mi
- 21/04/202259,805 mi+265 mi
- 17/04/202360,512 mi+707 mi
- 26/04/202360,554 mi+42 mi
- 15/04/202461,784 mi+1,230 mi
- 12/04/202563,376 mi+1,592 mi
- 01/05/202670,217 mi+6,841 mi
Average of roughly 1,714 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
P94 CTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort Ghia X (P94 CTA) between April 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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