1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S693 XNM
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 74,357 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S693 XNM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2008
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S693 XNM Mileage History
- 15/02/200653,263 mi
- 15/02/200653,263 mi
- 16/04/200757,783 mi+4,520 mi
- 16/04/200757,783 mi
- 29/04/200874,357 mi+16,574 mi
Average of roughly 9,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S693 XNM 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 (S693 XNM) between February 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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