1998 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · R522 DNY
1998 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 77,425 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R522 DNY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/02/2013
- 77,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R522 DNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R522 DNY) between March 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)”.
R522 DNY Mileage History
- 15/03/200653,884 mi
- 15/02/200762,059 mi+8,175 mi
- 25/02/200865,375 mi+3,316 mi
- 18/02/200968,113 mi+2,738 mi
- 23/02/200968,217 mi+104 mi
- 18/02/201070,993 mi+2,776 mi
- 25/02/201173,458 mi+2,465 mi
- 10/03/201173,555 mi+97 mi
- 16/02/201275,415 mi+1,860 mi
- 21/02/201275,435 mi+20 mi
- 21/02/201377,425 mi+1,990 mi
Average of roughly 3,392 miles per year across 11 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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