1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P908 FMO
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/03/1997. Recorded mileage 94,787 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
P908 FMO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 94,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P908 FMO Mileage History
- 28/02/200656,348 mi
- 19/02/200761,328 mi+4,980 mi
- 22/02/200866,698 mi+5,370 mi
- 26/02/200971,315 mi+4,617 mi
- 15/03/201076,184 mi+4,869 mi
- 21/02/201179,835 mi+3,651 mi
- 17/04/201282,071 mi+2,236 mi
- 10/04/201385,528 mi+3,457 mi
- 14/03/201488,503 mi+2,975 mi
- 11/06/201589,054 mi+551 mi
- 21/05/201689,229 mi+175 mi
- 13/05/201789,679 mi+450 mi
- 06/10/201790,728 mi+1,049 mi
- 07/09/201892,726 mi+1,998 mi
- 07/09/201892,726 mi
- 26/09/201994,412 mi+1,686 mi
- 30/10/202394,696 mi+284 mi
- 07/08/202494,696 mi
- 14/08/202594,787 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 1,976 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
P908 FMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P908 FMO) between February 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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