1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B28 HYS
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 77,487 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B28 HYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 77,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B28 HYS Mileage History
- 26/05/202373,776 mi
- 02/05/202474,077 mi+301 mi
- 02/05/202474,077 mi
- 03/01/202677,484 mi+3,407 mi
- 07/01/202677,487 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B28 HYS 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 (B28 HYS) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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