1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R240 BAV
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,897 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
R240 BAV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2011
- 76,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R240 BAV Mileage History
- 04/09/200652,594 mi
- 31/08/200756,427 mi+3,833 mi
- 01/09/200756,428 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/200858,200 mi+1,772 mi
- 23/01/200958,617 mi+417 mi
- 23/01/200958,617 mi
- 20/01/201067,535 mi+8,918 mi
- 22/01/201067,541 mi+6 mi
- 22/01/201176,897 mi+9,356 mi
Average of roughly 5,545 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R240 BAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R240 BAV) between September 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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