1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P484 NWC
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 43,601 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,601 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
P484 NWC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2011
- 43,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P484 NWC Mileage History
- 04/05/20067,549 mi
- 28/04/200725,688 mi+18,139 mi
- 28/04/200725,688 mi
- 10/04/200844,561 mi+18,873 mi
- 17/04/200844,568 mi+7 mi
- 20/04/200926,451 mi-18,117 mi
- 20/04/200926,451 mi
- 23/04/200926,567 mi+116 mi
- 04/05/201037,386 mi+10,819 mi
- 03/05/201143,601 mi+6,215 mi
Average of roughly 7,216 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P484 NWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P484 NWC) between May 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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