1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R39 LRY
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/11/1997. Recorded mileage 43,396 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,396 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
R39 LRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 43,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Below Average
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R39 LRY Mileage History
- 05/08/202332,391 mi
- 09/08/202332,391 mi
- 06/08/202436,079 mi+3,688 mi
- 15/08/202436,079 mi
- 23/07/202543,396 mi+7,317 mi
Average of roughly 5,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R39 LRY 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 (R39 LRY) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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