1997 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · R357 DYJ
1997 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 73,615 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R357 DYJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2008
- 73,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R357 DYJ Mileage History
- 09/01/200660,171 mi
- 11/01/200660,171 mi
- 01/12/200768,788 mi+8,617 mi
- 01/12/200768,788 mi
- 29/12/200873,614 mi+4,826 mi
- 29/12/200873,615 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,526 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R357 DYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R357 DYJ) between January 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 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)”; “Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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