1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P534 FTF
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 85,353 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P534 FTF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 85,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P534 FTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P534 FTF) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
P534 FTF Mileage History
- 22/04/200649,987 mi
- 22/04/200650,023 mi+36 mi
- 24/04/200752,834 mi+2,811 mi
- 25/04/200752,834 mi
- 25/04/200854,881 mi+2,047 mi
- 29/04/200854,905 mi+24 mi
- 06/04/200958,341 mi+3,436 mi
- 06/04/200958,341 mi
- 13/04/201062,232 mi+3,891 mi
- 28/04/201166,578 mi+4,346 mi
- 26/04/201269,011 mi+2,433 mi
- 10/06/201370,732 mi+1,721 mi
- 24/06/201473,771 mi+3,039 mi
- 02/07/201579,589 mi+5,818 mi
- 03/07/201579,589 mi
- 22/07/201682,894 mi+3,305 mi
- 21/05/201883,288 mi+394 mi
- 15/07/201984,217 mi+929 mi
- 25/04/202284,937 mi+720 mi
- 13/04/202384,937 mi
- 04/04/202484,978 mi+41 mi
- 07/05/202585,043 mi+65 mi
- 14/05/202585,050 mi+7 mi
- 28/05/202685,353 mi+303 mi
Average of roughly 1,760 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P534 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P534FTF.
SIDDELEY
10 HP
PEUGEOT
406
BMW
3 SERIES
TOYOTA
HIACE
TOYOTA
COROLLA
FIAT
CINQUECENTO
MAZDA
BONGO
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
PIAGGIO
VESPA
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISER
JAGUAR
XJ
FORD
TRANSIT
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.