1997 Ford Escort 1.8

Overview

• Make: Ford
• Model: Escort
• Version: 1.8 D Manual FWD 3dr (59 bhp)
• Year: 1997
• Mileage: 51,258 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Car derived van, 3 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 59 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• Type: Van

About this car

This 1997 Ford Escort has covered 51,258 miles. We first saw this car advertised 162 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £450. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 22 August 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Ashton Quality Cars in Ashton Under Lyne. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1997 Ford Escort has been on sale for at least 162 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,950. Its asking price is now £4,500, £450 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 June 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £4,950
• 23 June 2026: £4,500

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 26 MOTs. The latest, on 15 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 51,176 miles, which matches the advertised 51,258 miles.