1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P336 FAW
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 May 1997. Recorded mileage 98,395 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P336 FAW Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 98,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P336 FAW Mileage History
- 12/07/200686,124 mi
- 10/07/200788,261 mi+2,137 mi
- 04/07/200889,922 mi+1,661 mi
- 06/07/200991,774 mi+1,852 mi
- 12/07/201092,621 mi+847 mi
- 13/07/201092,621 mi
- 16/05/201193,279 mi+658 mi
- 16/05/201193,279 mi
- 14/05/201293,990 mi+711 mi
- 15/05/201293,999 mi+9 mi
- 29/05/201394,376 mi+377 mi
- 29/05/201394,379 mi+3 mi
- 27/05/201494,702 mi+323 mi
- 28/05/201494,705 mi+3 mi
- 06/05/201594,846 mi+141 mi
- 07/05/201594,848 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/201695,545 mi+697 mi
- 27/05/201695,546 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/201796,238 mi+692 mi
- 26/05/201796,239 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/201896,666 mi+427 mi
- 30/05/201896,669 mi+3 mi
- 28/05/201996,976 mi+307 mi
- 29/05/201996,979 mi+3 mi
- 10/06/202097,146 mi+167 mi
- 11/06/202097,149 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/202197,342 mi+193 mi
- 10/06/202197,344 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/202297,518 mi+174 mi
- 09/06/202397,751 mi+233 mi
- 14/06/202397,753 mi+2 mi
- 03/06/202498,007 mi+254 mi
- 30/06/202598,035 mi+28 mi
- 05/06/202698,395 mi+360 mi
- 05/06/202698,395 mi
Average of roughly 617 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
P336 FAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P336 FAW) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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