1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R275 AUK
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 59,713 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R275 AUK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2007
- 59,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R275 AUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R275 AUK) between May 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2007 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
R275 AUK Mileage History
- 22/05/200637,725 mi
- 05/06/200637,725 mi
- 27/10/200759,391 mi+21,666 mi
- 03/11/200759,713 mi+322 mi
Average of roughly 15,151 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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