1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R758 NSN
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 92,653 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
R758 NSN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2007
- 92,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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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R758 NSN Mileage History
- 30/08/200580,844 mi
- 01/09/200580,844 mi
- 26/08/200690,608 mi+9,764 mi
- 29/08/200690,608 mi
- 20/09/200792,599 mi+1,991 mi
- 27/09/200792,653 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 5,691 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R758 NSN 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 (R758 NSN) between August 2005 and September 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2007 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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