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FORD ESCORT1998 · 1.6L PETROL

R481 GWC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1998 FORD ESCORT is a PETROL vehicle with a 1597cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 73,382.

MOT

Expired

Expires 07/06/2008

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 08/04/2008

Mileage: 73,382
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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.

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/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 7/20/2026, 3:34:46 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Ford Escort (R481 GWC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2007 to June 2007, with 2 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 1 fails. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY