1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P97 MEV
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 28/01/1997. Recorded mileage 69,038 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
P97 MEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 69,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P97 MEV Mileage History
- 31/01/202265,658 mi
- 02/02/202265,683 mi+25 mi
- 01/02/202368,997 mi+3,314 mi
- 12/10/202369,038 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 1,994 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P97 MEV 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 (P97 MEV) between January 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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