1997 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · P805 MBU
1997 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 97,547 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/12/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/09/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1391cc
P805 MBU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2010
- 97,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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P805 MBU Mileage History
- 16/12/200563,745 mi
- 16/12/200563,745 mi
- 12/12/200668,004 mi+4,259 mi
- 17/12/200773,912 mi+5,908 mi
- 17/12/200880,741 mi+6,829 mi
- 14/12/200989,323 mi+8,582 mi
- 28/12/201097,547 mi+8,224 mi
- 28/12/201097,547 mi
Average of roughly 6,717 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P805 MBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P805 MBU) between December 2005 and December 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2010 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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