1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S478 JSP
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 81,504 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S478 JSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2009
- 81,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S478 JSP Mileage History
- 18/05/200670,134 mi
- 25/05/200776,823 mi+6,689 mi
- 28/05/200776,846 mi+23 mi
- 06/05/200878,712 mi+1,866 mi
- 02/07/200981,504 mi+2,792 mi
Average of roughly 3,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S478 JSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S478 JSP) between May 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”.
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