1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R705 EGJ
1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 88,465 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,465 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
R705 EGJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2008
- 88,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R705 EGJ Mileage History
- 11/11/200568,240 mi
- 11/11/200568,249 mi+9 mi
- 17/10/200674,350 mi+6,101 mi
- 17/10/200674,350 mi
- 07/11/200782,009 mi+7,659 mi
- 06/11/200888,465 mi+6,456 mi
Average of roughly 6,771 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R705 EGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R705 EGJ) between November 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2008 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”; “Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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