1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R44 ECW
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 78,979 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/08/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R44 ECW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 78,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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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R44 ECW Mileage History
- 06/03/202472,696 mi
- 07/03/202472,696 mi
- 14/04/202578,978 mi+6,282 mi
- 30/05/202578,979 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R44 ECW 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 (R44 ECW) between March 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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