1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R228 JDU
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 95,196 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R228 JDU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 95,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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: Good
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R228 JDU Mileage History
- 29/09/200654,532 mi
- 25/09/200759,564 mi+5,032 mi
- 11/09/200865,986 mi+6,422 mi
- 11/09/200973,039 mi+7,053 mi
- 16/09/201079,674 mi+6,635 mi
- 20/09/201185,782 mi+6,108 mi
- 28/09/201185,801 mi+19 mi
- 01/05/201590,211 mi+4,410 mi
- 25/04/201693,641 mi+3,430 mi
- 14/07/202695,196 mi+1,555 mi
Average of roughly 2,055 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R228 JDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R228 JDU) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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