1999 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · T847 AWO
1999 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 12,219 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T847 AWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 12,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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T847 AWO Mileage History
- 21/08/202310,202 mi
- 02/09/2024111,343 mi+101,141 mi
- 05/09/2024111,384 mi+41 mi
- 04/09/202512,200 mi-99,184 mi
- 11/09/202512,219 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T847 AWO 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 1999 Ford Escort (T847 AWO) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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