1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P492 MDU
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 9,900 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,900 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
P492 MDU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2011
- 9,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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P492 MDU Mileage History
- 23/02/200677,911 mi
- 21/02/200784,974 mi+7,063 mi
- 21/02/200784,974 mi
- 19/02/200892,080 mi+7,106 mi
- 25/02/200892,081 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/200998,798 mi+6,717 mi
- 10/04/200998,798 mi
- 28/04/20104,018 mi-94,780 mi
- 01/05/20104,018 mi
- 04/05/20119,900 mi+5,882 mi
- 06/05/20119,900 mi
Average of roughly -13,087 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P492 MDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P492 MDU) between February 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.
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