1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S185 SNM
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 3,181 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S185 SNM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2013
- 3,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S185 SNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S185 SNM) between October 2005 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
S185 SNM Mileage History
- 24/10/200554,611 mi
- 20/04/200656,011 mi+1,400 mi
- 12/12/200660,047 mi+4,036 mi
- 12/12/200660,047 mi
- 02/01/200867,442 mi+7,395 mi
- 06/01/200974,393 mi+6,951 mi
- 09/01/200974,460 mi+67 mi
- 05/01/201081,148 mi+6,688 mi
- 05/01/201081,148 mi
- 11/01/201187,357 mi+6,209 mi
- 11/01/201187,357 mi
- 09/01/201294,606 mi+7,249 mi
- 13/01/201294,617 mi+11 mi
- 08/01/20133,181 mi-91,436 mi
Average of roughly -7,135 miles per year across 14 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: 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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