1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R373 ERL
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 85,999 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R373 ERL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 85,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R373 ERL Mileage History
- 25/04/202384,238 mi
- 15/04/202485,386 mi+1,148 mi
- 23/04/202585,778 mi+392 mi
- 23/04/202585,778 mi
- 17/04/202685,999 mi+221 mi
Average of roughly 591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R373 ERL 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 (R373 ERL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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