1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R290 DYJ
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/08/1997. Recorded mileage 42,907 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,907 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
R290 DYJ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 42,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R290 DYJ Mileage History
- 14/08/20066,788 mi
- 13/08/20077,254 mi+466 mi
- 13/08/20087,819 mi+565 mi
- 14/08/20098,242 mi+423 mi
- 04/08/20108,496 mi+254 mi
- 04/08/20108,497 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/20118,752 mi+255 mi
- 11/08/20118,753 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/20128,942 mi+189 mi
- 14/08/20139,073 mi+131 mi
- 18/03/20149,106 mi+33 mi
- 20/03/201511,145 mi+2,039 mi
- 20/03/201511,145 mi
- 17/03/201613,476 mi+2,331 mi
- 15/03/201715,838 mi+2,362 mi
- 16/03/201818,634 mi+2,796 mi
- 14/03/201921,226 mi+2,592 mi
- 14/03/201921,226 mi
- 16/03/202024,257 mi+3,031 mi
- 17/03/202024,260 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/202128,159 mi+3,899 mi
- 11/03/202232,277 mi+4,118 mi
- 14/03/202232,277 mi
- 02/05/202335,320 mi+3,043 mi
- 05/05/202335,320 mi
- 19/04/202442,447 mi+7,127 mi
- 15/08/202545,045 mi+2,598 mi
- 07/08/202642,904 mi-2,141 mi
- 10/08/202642,907 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,807 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R290 DYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R290 DYJ) between August 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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