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FORD ESCORT1998 · 1.8L Diesel

R385 BVG

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD ESCORT (1998, Diesel, 1753cc) — mileage recorded at 19,383. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 15/04/2011
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1753cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

Free vehicle health score

55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 28, 2026, 04:36 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Escort (R385 BVG) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2006 and April 2010.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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