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1997 FORD ESCORT1.8L Diesel

R304 BDW

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 23,731 miles recorded, this Blue 1997 FORD ESCORT runs on Diesel with a 1753cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 27/04/2023

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 23,731
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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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

Registered in 1997, this Ford Escort with plate R304 BDW has undergone 2 MOT inspections since April 2022.

With 1 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 50%. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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