1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R445 ANV
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 9,820 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,820 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
R445 ANV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 9,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R445 ANV Mileage History
- 04/08/20225,623 mi
- 09/08/20237,933 mi+2,310 mi
- 14/08/20249,554 mi+1,621 mi
- 07/08/20259,820 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 1,395 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R445 ANV 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 (R445 ANV) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
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