1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P211 KKY
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 81,338 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/09/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,338 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
P211 KKY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2014
- 81,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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P211 KKY Mileage History
- 14/10/200568,961 mi
- 06/10/200670,801 mi+1,840 mi
- 14/10/200670,820 mi+19 mi
- 27/09/200772,751 mi+1,931 mi
- 06/10/200874,407 mi+1,656 mi
- 12/10/200975,968 mi+1,561 mi
- 11/10/201077,325 mi+1,357 mi
- 12/10/201077,332 mi+7 mi
- 05/10/201178,601 mi+1,269 mi
- 05/10/201178,611 mi+10 mi
- 08/10/201279,396 mi+785 mi
- 25/09/201380,233 mi+837 mi
- 25/09/201380,233 mi
- 24/09/201481,338 mi+1,105 mi
Average of roughly 1,384 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P211 KKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P211 KKY) between October 2005 and September 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2014 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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