1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R335 GCA
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 95,307 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
R335 GCA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2016
- 95,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R335 GCA Mileage History
- 31/03/200646,845 mi
- 04/04/200646,901 mi+56 mi
- 13/04/200751,847 mi+4,946 mi
- 12/12/200755,275 mi+3,428 mi
- 12/12/200755,275 mi
- 11/12/200860,026 mi+4,751 mi
- 09/12/200963,757 mi+3,731 mi
- 11/12/200963,782 mi+25 mi
- 09/12/201067,077 mi+3,295 mi
- 09/12/201067,081 mi+4 mi
- 12/12/201170,762 mi+3,681 mi
- 14/12/201170,768 mi+6 mi
- 12/12/201273,811 mi+3,043 mi
- 18/12/201273,873 mi+62 mi
- 02/01/20140 mi-73,873 mi
- 02/01/20140 mi
- 18/12/201482,136 mi+82,136 mi
- 22/12/201588,731 mi+6,595 mi
- 23/12/201695,307 mi+6,576 mi
Average of roughly 4,516 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R335 GCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R335 GCA) between March 2006 and December 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”.
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