1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P45 CPL
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 3,245 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,245 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
P45 CPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 3,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P45 CPL Mileage History
- 16/09/20221,039 mi
- 07/09/20231,282 mi+243 mi
- 14/09/20231,303 mi+21 mi
- 09/09/20241,882 mi+579 mi
- 28/04/20263,245 mi+1,363 mi
Average of roughly 610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P45 CPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P45 CPL) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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