1997 Ford Escort 1.6 Calypso

Overview

• Make: Ford
• Model: Escort
• Trim: Calypso
• Version: 1.6 Calypso Manual FWD Euro 2 2dr (89 bhp)
• Year: 1997
• Mileage: 88,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 89 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 196 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1997 Ford Escort Calypso is advertised with 88,000 miles on the clock. We have tracked this advert for 23 days. The last MOT shows 88,990 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. The recorded MOT expired on 16 May 2014, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. It is advertised by Shepherd Motors in Nottingham. 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 23 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 14 October 2026 at £2,500. Its asking price has not changed.

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 16 May 2014; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 10 May 2013 (offside rear tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a); exhaust emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3); parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); and 2 more) and passed 7 days later, on 17 May 2013.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); offside body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); nearside rear body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); and 4 more.

Mileage at that test: 88,990 miles. The advert says 88,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.