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FORD
ESCORT GTI (1998)

critical checks

valid MOT found
308 days remaining expires 24th Jan 2026

road tax not found


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outstanding finance

Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 5,800 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen

You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped

It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,300 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,300 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export

During the last 90 days we found that more than 8,400 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks

Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.

recorded use

mileage record

7th Jan 2025
88,081 miles (MOT)
15th Jan 2024
81,394 miles (MOT)
24th Jan 2023
80,057 miles (MOT)
25th Jan 2022
78,805 miles (MOT)
21st Jan 2022
78,804 miles (MOT)
5th Jan 2022
78,802 miles (MOT)
6th Jan 2021
77,599 miles (MOT)
13th Dec 2019
75,726 miles (MOT)
11th Dec 2019
75,716 miles (MOT)
30th Oct 2019
76,000 miles (DVLA)
6th May 2019
75,000 miles (DVLA)
4th Jan 2019
75,457 miles (MOT)
31st Oct 2017
74,119 miles (MOT)
30th Oct 2017
74,118 miles (MOT)
1st Dec 2015
70,153 miles (MOT)
1st Dec 2015
70,151 miles (MOT)
3rd Dec 2014
68,171 miles (MOT)
22nd Nov 2013
67,316 miles (MOT)
6th Nov 2012
66,456 miles (MOT)
5th Nov 2012
66,486 miles (MOT)
16th Nov 2011
65,118 miles (MOT)
8th Nov 2011
65,114 miles (MOT)
24th Nov 2010
63,446 miles (MOT)
18th Nov 2009
62,495 miles (MOT)
29th Oct 2008
61,611 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2007
60,403 miles (MOT)
3rd Jun 2006
58,032 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights

Most recent mileage record
88,081 miles
Estimated current mileage
89,469 miles
Estimated annual mileage
6,817 miles
MOT status & history

MOT Status
Valid: Expires 24th Jan 2026
Date
7th Jan 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
88081 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2026
Advisory Notice
Rear Corrosion To Both Rear Chassis
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Corrosion To N/s/r Inner Sill
Date
15th Jan 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
81394 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2025
Advisory Notice
Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Date
24th Jan 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
80057 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
Date
25th Jan 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
78805 miles
Expiry
24th Jan 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
21st Jan 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
78804 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
5th Jan 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
78802 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Major
Offside Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Kick Up To Right And Too Low (4.1.2 (c))
Major
Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Kick Up To Right And Too Low (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Date
6th Jan 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
77599 miles
Expiry
5th Jan 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
6th Jan 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
77599 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
13th Dec 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
75726 miles
Expiry
3rd Jan 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
Date
11th Dec 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
75716 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Left Hand Drive Headlight Fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Major
Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Left Hand Drive Headlight Fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major
Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Within 30cm Of Subframe Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
Date
4th Jan 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
75457 miles
Expiry
3rd Jan 2020
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
31st Oct 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
74119 miles
Expiry
30th Oct 2018
Date
30th Oct 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
74118 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
Date
1st Dec 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
70153 miles
Expiry
2nd Dec 2016
Date
1st Dec 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
70151 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
Date
3rd Dec 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
68171 miles
Expiry
2nd Dec 2015
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Date
3rd Dec 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
68171 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
Fail
Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Date
22nd Nov 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
67316 miles
Expiry
23rd Nov 2014
Date
6th Nov 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
66456 miles
Expiry
23rd Nov 2013
Date
5th Nov 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
66486 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Grabbing Severely (3.7.a.5b)
Date
16th Nov 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
65118 miles
Expiry
23rd Nov 2012
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
Date
8th Nov 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
65114 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
Fail
Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
24th Nov 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
63446 miles
Expiry
23rd Nov 2011
Date
18th Nov 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
62495 miles
Expiry
17th Nov 2010
Date
29th Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
61611 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2009
Date
27th Sep 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
60403 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2008
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
Date
3rd Jun 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
58032 miles
Expiry
2nd Jun 2007
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valuation data

current values

An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle

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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time

An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 9578 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.

running costs

fuel efficiency

Combined
34.9 mpg
Extra Urban
43.5 mpg
Urban Cold
25.7 mpg
road tax

Tax Status
Untaxed: Due 7th Feb 2025
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications

original details

Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
25th Mar 1998
Current Colour
Black
Original Colour
Black
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
GTI 115PS 16V
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Mar 1997
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Mar 1997
Series
MK4
vehicle body

Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
5 Door Hatchback
Number of Doors
5
Drive Type
4X2
Length
4138 mm
Height
1346 mm
Width
1875 mm
performance & engine

Make
Ford
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1796 cc
Max Speed
122 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
9.2 seconds
Horse Power
114 bhp
Peak Power
5750 rpm
Torque
118.1 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4500 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Front
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
81 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
88
Delivery
Normal
Description
F0DTKRPAPDB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
FORD ESCORT GTI
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Red.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Pink/blue, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.

Red
30.00%
Blue
21.48%
Black
20.37%
White
12.96%
Silver
8.52%
Green
5.19%

2000
0.74%
1999
0.74%
1998
69.63%
1997
28.52%

1796cc
93.33%
1597cc
2.59%
1391cc
1.11%
1769cc
1.11%
1753cc
0.74%

Petrol
100.00%

1
4.81%
2
11.11%
3
11.48%
4
12.22%
5
16.30%
6
14.81%
7
6.67%
8
9.26%
9
4.07%
10
3.33%
11
2.96%
12
0.74%
13
1.11%
14
0.74%

00k … 10k
5.79%
10k … 20k
9.27%
20k … 30k
6.56%
30k … 40k
11.20%
40k … 50k
3.86%
50k … 60k
5.02%
60k … 70k
9.27%
70k … 80k
8.11%
80k … 90k
13.90%
90k … 100k
14.67%
100k … 110k
8.11%
110k … 120k
1.54%
120k … 130k
0.77%