1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R886 DGK
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 35,599 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,599 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
R886 DGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 35,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R886 DGK Mileage History
- 07/12/202334,744 mi
- 07/12/202334,744 mi
- 19/12/202435,130 mi+386 mi
- 11/12/202535,599 mi+469 mi
- 12/12/202535,599 mi
Average of roughly 424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R886 DGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R886 DGK) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Unsafe modifications include: welded repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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