1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R307 ALK
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 72,976 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
R307 ALK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 72,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R307 ALK Mileage History
- 11/07/202362,960 mi
- 18/07/202466,796 mi+3,836 mi
- 18/07/202570,912 mi+4,116 mi
- 19/08/202672,971 mi+2,059 mi
- 20/08/202672,976 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R307 ALK 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 (R307 ALK) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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