Ford Escort
1.8i Ghia 2dr
Year
1997
Miles
89,000 miles
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Engine Size
1.8L
Colour
Green
Number of Doors
2
Number of Seats
4
In the dealer's stock feed on 8 October 2026
Description
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Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactPre-2001 engine-size band (1,800cc)
- £375
- FuelAbout 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 7 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 173.5p a litre
- £1,600–£2,200
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£150–£260) to a major one (£300–£520) on a Ford, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £150–£550
- MOT test£54.85 maximum in Great Britain — the DVSA cap, and many garages charge less — with the first test on the third anniversary of registration. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra
- up to £54.85
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £2,700–£3,750
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year, fuel and engine size filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this Ford Escort
- Where can I view this 1997 Ford Escort?
- This Ford Escort is located in Bradford, UK. Contact Hollins Hill Cars Ltd directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Ford Escort?
- The asking price is £3,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1997 Ford Escort?
- This Ford Escort has 89,000 miles on the odometer.
- What fuel type is this Ford Escort?
- This Ford Escort runs on petrol.
- Is this Ford Escort automatic or manual?
- This Ford Escort has a manual gearbox.
- Is this Ford Escort MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Ford Escort's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Ford Escort been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Ford Escort?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Ford Escort at £3,995.
- How much does this Ford Escort cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £2,700–£3,750. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £375 (Pre-2001 engine-size band (1,800cc)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,600–£2,200; servicing £150–£550; MOT test up to £54.85 (the legal maximum — many garages charge less), the test only, not any work it finds. Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Ford Escort?
- Annual road tax (VED): £375 per year. Basis: Pre-2001 engine-size band (1,800cc). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Ford Escort achieve in the UK?
- About 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 7 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 173.5p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,600–£2,200 (UK average pump price, week commencing 28 September 2026 (DESNZ)).