1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P184 XBV
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 22,446 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
P184 XBV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2010
- 22,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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P184 XBV Mileage History
- 25/01/200682,609 mi
- 24/01/200786,157 mi+3,548 mi
- 29/11/200786,270 mi+113 mi
- 21/12/200768,357 mi-17,913 mi
- 02/02/200911,054 mi-57,303 mi
- 03/02/200911,054 mi
- 28/01/201022,446 mi+11,392 mi
- 28/01/201022,446 mi
Average of roughly -15,008 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P184 XBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P184 XBV) between January 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”.
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