1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S175 AAB
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 23,154 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1597cc
S175 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2008
- 23,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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S175 AAB Mileage History
- 30/10/20061,784 mi
- 31/10/20061,784 mi
- 03/12/200712,915 mi+11,131 mi
- 11/12/200713,160 mi+245 mi
- 15/11/200823,154 mi+9,994 mi
Average of roughly 10,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S175 AAB 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 (S175 AAB) between October 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”.
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