1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S430 MFP
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 89,277 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,277 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
S430 MFP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2010
- 89,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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S430 MFP Mileage History
- 11/02/200675,588 mi
- 13/02/200675,588 mi
- 17/02/200779,111 mi+3,523 mi
- 22/02/200779,162 mi+51 mi
- 09/02/200882,656 mi+3,494 mi
- 15/02/200882,723 mi+67 mi
- 14/02/200986,014 mi+3,291 mi
- 23/02/200986,014 mi
- 06/02/201089,089 mi+3,075 mi
- 18/02/201089,277 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 3,405 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S430 MFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S430 MFP) between February 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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