1995 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M997 ATP
1995 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 43,620 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M997 ATP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 43,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M997 ATP 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 1995 Ford Escort (M997 ATP) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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 (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner va”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
M997 ATP Mileage History
- 25/03/202343,582 mi
- 03/04/202443,583 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/202443,584 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/202543,619 mi+35 mi
- 21/08/202543,620 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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