1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R966 DWO
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/01/1998. Recorded mileage 84,699 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R966 DWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 84,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R966 DWO Mileage History
- 09/08/202278,644 mi
- 07/08/202380,892 mi+2,248 mi
- 10/08/202380,896 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/202482,744 mi+1,848 mi
- 07/08/202584,699 mi+1,955 mi
Average of roughly 2,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R966 DWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R966 DWO) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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