1997 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · R240 UKY
1997 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 72,349 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R240 UKY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2007
- 72,349 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: 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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R240 UKY Mileage History
- 14/02/200666,837 mi
- 13/02/200772,349 mi+5,512 mi
- 13/02/200772,349 mi
Average of roughly 5,529 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R240 UKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R240 UKY) between February 2006 and February 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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