1997 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · P874 FPY
1997 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1997. Recorded mileage 87,845 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,845 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
P874 FPY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 87,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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P874 FPY Mileage History
- 08/08/200645,490 mi
- 08/08/200645,490 mi
- 06/08/200750,028 mi+4,538 mi
- 18/08/200854,999 mi+4,971 mi
- 18/08/200854,999 mi
- 13/08/200958,627 mi+3,628 mi
- 13/08/200958,627 mi
- 17/08/201063,496 mi+4,869 mi
- 16/08/201166,799 mi+3,303 mi
- 07/09/201269,396 mi+2,597 mi
- 02/09/20130 mi-69,396 mi
- 03/09/20130 mi
- 08/09/201475,797 mi+75,797 mi
- 04/09/201579,266 mi+3,469 mi
- 06/09/201682,345 mi+3,079 mi
- 06/09/201682,345 mi
- 28/09/201784,434 mi+2,089 mi
- 07/10/201784,453 mi+19 mi
- 19/01/201984,535 mi+82 mi
- 04/02/202085,062 mi+527 mi
- 18/02/202587,778 mi+2,716 mi
- 10/02/202687,809 mi+31 mi
- 24/02/202687,845 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 2,167 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P874 FPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P874 FPY) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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