1999 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · S232 EGX
1999 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 88,719 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S232 EGX Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 88,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S232 EGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Escort (S232 EGX) between April 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
S232 EGX Mileage History
- 01/04/200635,666 mi
- 25/04/200738,056 mi+2,390 mi
- 07/05/200839,893 mi+1,837 mi
- 07/05/200839,893 mi
- 11/05/200942,086 mi+2,193 mi
- 13/05/201044,716 mi+2,630 mi
- 13/05/201044,716 mi
- 14/05/201148,071 mi+3,355 mi
- 12/05/201251,579 mi+3,508 mi
- 12/05/201251,579 mi
- 11/05/201354,446 mi+2,867 mi
- 11/05/201354,446 mi
- 14/05/201456,730 mi+2,284 mi
- 15/05/201559,195 mi+2,465 mi
- 20/05/201559,195 mi
- 16/05/201661,273 mi+2,078 mi
- 19/05/201763,221 mi+1,948 mi
- 19/05/201763,221 mi
- 18/05/201865,931 mi+2,710 mi
- 17/05/201968,098 mi+2,167 mi
- 18/05/201968,098 mi
- 12/06/202070,617 mi+2,519 mi
- 15/06/202070,617 mi
- 07/06/202173,457 mi+2,840 mi
- 07/06/202173,457 mi
- 10/06/202275,248 mi+1,791 mi
- 11/06/202275,248 mi
- 15/06/202376,340 mi+1,092 mi
- 15/06/202376,340 mi
- 25/02/202580,519 mi+4,179 mi
- 21/05/202580,656 mi+137 mi
- 27/10/202688,719 mi+8,063 mi
Average of roughly 2,579 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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