1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R246 CDW
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 56,407 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
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R246 CDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
- 56,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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R246 CDW Mileage History
- 26/08/202142,153 mi
- 13/07/202242,190 mi+37 mi
- 22/07/202242,194 mi+4 mi
- 03/08/202355,943 mi+13,749 mi
- 11/08/202356,407 mi+464 mi
Average of roughly 7,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R246 CDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R246 CDW) between August 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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