1998 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · R163 LEA
1998 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 579 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1391cc
R163 LEA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2010
- 579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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R163 LEA Mileage History
- 04/04/200640,825 mi
- 02/04/200744,109 mi+3,284 mi
- 02/04/200869,928 mi+25,819 mi
- 03/04/200869,956 mi+28 mi
- 15/05/200995,528 mi+25,572 mi
- 19/05/200995,549 mi+21 mi
- 04/06/2010579 mi-94,970 mi
Average of roughly -9,657 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R163 LEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R163 LEA) between April 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2010 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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