1998 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · S971 EGD
1998 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 22,884 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S971 EGD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 22,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S971 EGD Mileage History
- 15/09/202221,767 mi
- 15/08/202322,740 mi+973 mi
- 15/08/202322,740 mi
- 05/09/202422,884 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 566 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S971 EGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S971 EGD) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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