1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R792 BFB
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 23,961 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,961 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
R792 BFB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2011
- 23,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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R792 BFB Mileage History
- 04/10/200686,667 mi
- 06/10/200686,667 mi
- 24/09/200792,339 mi+5,672 mi
- 01/10/200792,345 mi+6 mi
- 08/10/200899,904 mi+7,559 mi
- 02/10/20094,861 mi-95,043 mi
- 19/10/201012,839 mi+7,978 mi
- 25/10/201012,840 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/201123,951 mi+11,111 mi
- 02/09/201123,961 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly -12,768 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R792 BFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R792 BFB) between October 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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