1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P735 VWT
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 97,818 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P735 VWT Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2008
- 97,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P735 VWT Mileage History
- 11/06/200593,981 mi
- 12/06/20063,004 mi-90,977 mi
- 14/06/200783,587 mi+80,583 mi
- 18/06/200783,587 mi
- 19/06/200897,818 mi+14,231 mi
- 24/06/200897,818 mi
Average of roughly 1,264 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P735 VWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P735 VWT) between June 2005 and June 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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