1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · S440 AAP
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 44,523 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1753cc
S440 AAP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2010
- 44,523 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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S440 AAP Mileage History
- 20/06/200681,447 mi
- 19/06/200787,356 mi+5,909 mi
- 19/06/200787,356 mi
- 19/06/200893,130 mi+5,774 mi
- 10/06/200999,002 mi+5,872 mi
- 07/06/201044,523 mi-54,479 mi
Average of roughly -9,314 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S440 AAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S440 AAP) between June 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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