1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S596 CJW
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 47,356 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S596 CJW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 47,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S596 CJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S596 CJW) between September 2005 and April 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
S596 CJW Mileage History
- 06/09/200510,158 mi
- 04/09/200611,089 mi+931 mi
- 23/08/200711,645 mi+556 mi
- 02/09/200812,175 mi+530 mi
- 01/09/200913,664 mi+1,489 mi
- 01/09/200913,664 mi
- 06/09/201016,574 mi+2,910 mi
- 06/09/201119,832 mi+3,258 mi
- 30/08/201221,866 mi+2,034 mi
- 31/08/201321,933 mi+67 mi
- 18/09/201422,025 mi+92 mi
- 09/05/201522,031 mi+6 mi
- 26/04/201628,917 mi+6,886 mi
- 04/08/201843,056 mi+14,139 mi
- 06/08/201843,060 mi+4 mi
- 31/08/201944,868 mi+1,808 mi
- 01/09/202045,758 mi+890 mi
- 27/08/202146,556 mi+798 mi
- 14/04/202347,356 mi+800 mi
Average of roughly 2,113 miles per year across 19 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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