1997 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · R857 DDM
1997 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 23,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
R857 DDM Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2011
- 23,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R857 DDM Mileage History
- 08/02/200695,125 mi
- 09/02/2007327 mi-94,798 mi
- 10/02/2007339 mi+12 mi
- 09/02/20086,848 mi+6,509 mi
- 04/02/200912,100 mi+5,252 mi
- 20/01/201017,173 mi+5,073 mi
- 01/02/201123,286 mi+6,113 mi
Average of roughly -14,424 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R857 DDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R857 DDM) between February 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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