1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P478 YCW
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 79,111 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
P478 YCW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2008
- 79,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P478 YCW Mileage History
- 27/09/200669,578 mi
- 03/12/200772,342 mi+2,764 mi
- 11/11/200879,111 mi+6,769 mi
- 12/11/200879,111 mi
Average of roughly 4,480 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P478 YCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P478 YCW) between September 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2008 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
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