1997 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · R130 FWT
1997 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 78,265 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R130 FWT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/12/2011
- 78,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R130 FWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R130 FWT) between December 2006 and December 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)”.
R130 FWT Mileage History
- 19/12/200659,404 mi
- 20/12/200659,404 mi
- 20/12/200763,082 mi+3,678 mi
- 01/12/200866,633 mi+3,551 mi
- 02/12/200866,633 mi
- 14/12/200970,264 mi+3,631 mi
- 16/12/200970,266 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/201074,177 mi+3,911 mi
- 17/12/201074,177 mi
- 19/12/201178,265 mi+4,088 mi
Average of roughly 3,773 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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