1999 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · T338 RUY
1999 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 6,259 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1597cc
T338 RUY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2010
- 6,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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T338 RUY Mileage History
- 22/07/200558,652 mi
- 24/07/200669,116 mi+10,464 mi
- 26/07/200774,424 mi+5,308 mi
- 26/07/200774,424 mi
- 17/06/200878,889 mi+4,465 mi
- 20/06/200878,892 mi+3 mi
- 29/06/200992,738 mi+13,846 mi
- 02/07/200992,804 mi+66 mi
- 28/07/20106,259 mi-86,545 mi
- 30/07/20106,259 mi
Average of roughly -10,433 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T338 RUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Escort (T338 RUY) between July 2005 and July 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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