1997 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · P871 TFL
1997 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 18,196 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P871 TFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2007
- 18,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P871 TFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P871 TFL) between April 2006 and March 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
P871 TFL Mileage History
- 11/04/20065,976 mi
- 26/03/200718,055 mi+12,079 mi
- 29/03/200718,196 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 12,679 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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