1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R29 YFM
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 81,874 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R29 YFM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/11/2007
- 81,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R29 YFM 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 (R29 YFM) between November 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
R29 YFM Mileage History
- 18/11/200570,051 mi
- 07/11/200676,242 mi+6,191 mi
- 28/11/200781,874 mi+5,632 mi
- 28/11/200781,874 mi
Average of roughly 5,836 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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