1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P330 WFE
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 12,087 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,087 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
P330 WFE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2010
- 12,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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P330 WFE Mileage History
- 24/04/200682,454 mi
- 25/04/200682,454 mi
- 19/04/200793,423 mi+10,969 mi
- 23/04/200793,509 mi+86 mi
- 12/04/20083,140 mi-90,369 mi
- 24/04/20095,748 mi+2,608 mi
- 28/04/20095,748 mi
- 22/05/201012,087 mi+6,339 mi
- 26/05/201012,087 mi
Average of roughly -17,213 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P330 WFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P330 WFE) between April 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)”.
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