1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R928 FBR
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 39,886 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
R928 FBR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2008
- 39,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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R928 FBR Mileage History
- 29/04/200616,385 mi
- 04/05/200616,385 mi
- 28/04/200734,685 mi+18,300 mi
- 11/05/200736,059 mi+1,374 mi
- 17/05/200736,064 mi+5 mi
- 16/05/200839,886 mi+3,822 mi
Average of roughly 11,474 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R928 FBR 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 (R928 FBR) between April 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2008 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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