1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R984 BDC
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/08/1997. Recorded mileage 98,568 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,568 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
R984 BDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 98,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R984 BDC Mileage History
- 01/07/202296,189 mi
- 11/03/202497,481 mi+1,292 mi
- 04/04/202497,481 mi
- 08/08/202598,567 mi+1,086 mi
- 19/08/202598,568 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R984 BDC 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 (R984 BDC) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box hole in (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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