1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R42 DAE
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 78,766 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
R42 DAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2025
- 78,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R42 DAE Mileage History
- 09/05/202278,626 mi
- 10/05/202278,626 mi
- 06/06/202378,751 mi+125 mi
- 20/03/202578,766 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 49 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R42 DAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R42 DAE) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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