1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P503 JAV
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 89,505 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P503 JAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2007
- 89,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P503 JAV Mileage History
- 28/06/200567,970 mi
- 05/04/200673,854 mi+5,884 mi
- 15/06/200789,505 mi+15,651 mi
- 15/06/200789,505 mi
Average of roughly 10,965 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P503 JAV 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 (P503 JAV) between June 2005 and June 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2007 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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