Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S430 MFP

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/02/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 24/11/2010
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S430 MFP Mileage History

  1. 11/02/200675,588 mi
  2. 13/02/200675,588 mi
  3. 17/02/200779,111 mi+3,523 mi
  4. 22/02/200779,162 mi+51 mi
  5. 09/02/200882,656 mi+3,494 mi
  6. 15/02/200882,723 mi+67 mi
  7. 14/02/200986,014 mi+3,291 mi
  8. 23/02/200986,014 mi
  9. 06/02/201089,089 mi+3,075 mi
  10. 18/02/201089,277 mi+188 mi

Average of roughly 3,405 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

S430 MFP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 01:57
MOT Analysis

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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