1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S342 JCK
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 5,197 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1597cc
S342 JCK Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2009
- 5,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S342 JCK Mileage History
- 19/10/200685,094 mi
- 17/10/200792,870 mi+7,776 mi
- 26/10/200793,154 mi+284 mi
- 22/10/200899,831 mi+6,677 mi
- 25/10/200899,831 mi
- 23/10/20095,197 mi-94,634 mi
- 06/11/20095,197 mi
Average of roughly -26,191 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S342 JCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S342 JCK) between October 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
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