1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R705 CNY
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 8,147 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2007.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R705 CNY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2006
- 8,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R705 CNY Mileage History
- 06/11/20068,138 mi
- 08/11/20068,142 mi+4 mi
- 10/11/20068,147 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 858 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R705 CNY 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 (R705 CNY) between November 2006 and November 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
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