1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P780 OKX
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 30,856 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,856 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
P780 OKX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2006
- 30,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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P780 OKX Mileage History
- 16/08/20057,989 mi
- 16/08/20057,989 mi
- 11/08/200630,856 mi+22,867 mi
- 11/08/200630,856 mi
Average of roughly 23,190 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P780 OKX 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 (P780 OKX) between August 2005 and August 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2006 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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