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1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R213 AAH

R213 AAH

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 84,763 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1597cc

R213 AAH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
  • 84,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R213 AAH Mileage History

  1. 02/09/202268,022 mi
  2. 30/08/202373,756 mi+5,734 mi
  3. 30/08/202480,363 mi+6,607 mi
  4. 30/08/202480,365 mi+2 mi
  5. 11/08/202584,763 mi+4,398 mi

Average of roughly 5,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R213 AAH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R213 AAH) between September 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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