1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R97 GNJ
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 79,748 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/07/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,748 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
R97 GNJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2014
- 79,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects 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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R97 GNJ Mileage History
- 30/06/200652,251 mi
- 04/12/200758,810 mi+6,559 mi
- 15/12/200864,660 mi+5,850 mi
- 24/05/201070,727 mi+6,067 mi
- 29/04/201172,447 mi+1,720 mi
- 14/05/201276,826 mi+4,379 mi
- 25/05/201276,898 mi+72 mi
- 22/04/201479,745 mi+2,847 mi
- 10/06/201479,748 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,461 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R97 GNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R97 GNJ) between June 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2014 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 (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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