1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R372 DFL
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 64,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R372 DFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2007
- 64,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R372 DFL Mileage History
- 20/06/200654,293 mi
- 22/06/200654,308 mi+15 mi
- 04/07/200764,666 mi+10,358 mi
Average of roughly 9,998 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R372 DFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R372 DFL) between June 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2007 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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