1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R233 MYG
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 44,920 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R233 MYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2007
- 44,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R233 MYG 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 1998 Ford Escort (R233 MYG) between October 2005 and December 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2007 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 (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
R233 MYG Mileage History
- 06/10/200520,140 mi
- 18/10/200520,148 mi+8 mi
- 31/01/200734,526 mi+14,378 mi
- 19/12/200744,920 mi+10,394 mi
- 20/12/200744,920 mi
Average of roughly 11,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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