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1997 FORD ESCORT1.8L Petrol

R255 FFV

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 FORD ESCORT is a Petrol vehicle with a 1796cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 42,737.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/12/2024

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 42,737
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Ford Escort (R255 FFV) has a recorded MOT history spanning from December 2021 to December 2023, with 3 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 3 passes and 0 failures recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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