1970 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · SLJ 997H
1970 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1970. Recorded mileage 93,825 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1298cc
SLJ 997H Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
- 93,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SLJ 997H Mileage History
- 01/02/201193,820 mi
- 06/03/201293,820 mi
- 31/01/201493,820 mi
- 16/10/201593,820 mi
- 29/01/201993,820 mi
- 17/01/202093,876 mi+56 mi
- 24/05/202193,820 mi-56 mi
- 19/07/202493,825 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SLJ 997H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Ford Escort (SLJ 997H) between February 2011 and July 2024.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.