1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R201 FVW
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 39,507 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R201 FVW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 39,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R201 FVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R201 FVW) between April 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
R201 FVW Mileage History
- 10/04/200677,652 mi
- 30/03/200782,755 mi+5,103 mi
- 30/03/200782,758 mi+3 mi
- 10/04/200887,340 mi+4,582 mi
- 15/09/200993,501 mi+6,161 mi
- 14/09/201099,550 mi+6,049 mi
- 20/09/20114,712 mi-94,838 mi
- 20/09/20114,713 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/201212,024 mi+7,311 mi
- 17/09/201212,024 mi
- 16/09/201318,356 mi+6,332 mi
- 16/09/201318,356 mi
- 18/09/201422,891 mi+4,535 mi
- 18/09/201422,891 mi
- 16/09/201530,789 mi+7,898 mi
- 16/09/201530,789 mi
- 16/09/201635,605 mi+4,816 mi
- 27/06/202439,507 mi+3,902 mi
Average of roughly -2,094 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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