1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P137 GJO
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/05/1997. Recorded mileage 31,433 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,433 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
P137 GJO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2022
- 31,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 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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P137 GJO Mileage History
- 12/05/200676,647 mi
- 08/05/200779,925 mi+3,278 mi
- 09/05/200882,916 mi+2,991 mi
- 10/05/200882,916 mi
- 05/05/200985,482 mi+2,566 mi
- 23/04/201087,682 mi+2,200 mi
- 23/04/201087,682 mi
- 09/05/201191,776 mi+4,094 mi
- 04/05/201295,070 mi+3,294 mi
- 04/05/201295,070 mi
- 09/05/201399,346 mi+4,276 mi
- 08/05/20143,856 mi-95,490 mi
- 08/05/20143,856 mi
- 06/05/20159,207 mi+5,351 mi
- 06/05/20159,207 mi
- 06/05/201613,621 mi+4,414 mi
- 09/05/201613,621 mi
- 07/06/201718,129 mi+4,508 mi
- 07/06/201718,129 mi
- 13/06/201826,259 mi+8,130 mi
- 25/07/201826,081 mi-178 mi
- 05/12/201928,117 mi+2,036 mi
- 11/06/202128,121 mi+4 mi
- 29/06/202128,125 mi+4 mi
- 20/07/202231,433 mi+3,308 mi
- 28/07/202231,433 mi
Average of roughly -2,789 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P137 GJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P137 GJO) between May 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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