1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R922 BDT
1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 23,634 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R922 BDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 23,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R922 BDT 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 (R922 BDT) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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: Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
R922 BDT Mileage History
- 22/06/202318,790 mi
- 19/06/202421,157 mi+2,367 mi
- 09/09/202421,163 mi+6 mi
- 02/09/202523,632 mi+2,469 mi
- 26/03/202623,634 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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