
£1,680
1998 Ford Escort 55D Van (MkVI)
United Kingdom • 12 May 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Ford Escort 55D Van is a clean and tidy example with only 99,115 miles. It features a well-maintained interior and load bay, suggesting careful use, and benefits from recent mechanical work, making it a quirky but practical option for various uses.

Condition
6
The van has a tidy interior and load bay, suggesting careful use. There's minor crustiness on the sills and minor cosmetics, but it presents well and runs nicely. Recent work includes a new timing belt, water pump, injectors, tyres, starter motor, clutch, discs, pads, and brake hoses.
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Manual
Transmission:
WFOVXXBBAVB56022
Chassis No:
Odometer:
99,115 miles
S820TJN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1998 Ford Escort 55D Van (MkVI) Clean and tidy 1.8 Endura D van with exceptional interior and load bay suggesting caring use; only 99,115 miles showing Understood to have originally been a Royal Mail post office van (according to vendor) this Ford Escort Van dates from October 1998 and is thus a MkVI, the van variant being produced between 1998 and 2002 when it was replaced by the Transit Connect.
Ok, so not an obvious contender for a Classic Car auction, its in uncommonly unmolested and tidy order with a cockpit and load area that look almost like they’ve never been used and shows under 100k miles (99,115 to be precise) it’s a quirky entry that many will no doubt love for popping to the allotment or taking the dog for a walk.
Plus, Escort vans have been available since 1968 and before that with the commercial body Anglia’s – quite the dynasty…! Under the bonnet we find the naturally aspirated 1.8 litre Endura D engine which produces a modest 60bhp and 110NM of torque, driving the fr...
Points of note
£86
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£157,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 03 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
98,920 miles
Registration Date
1998-10-10
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 04 2022 with 98,920 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jan 25 2021 with 95,865 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed
On Feb 05 2020 with 91,663 miles
Passed
On Feb 19 2019 with 87,162 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Feb 23 2018 with 62,315 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2013 with 81,645 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2012 with 80,962 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2011 with 80,280 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2010 with 79,809 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2009 with 79,348 miles
Passed
On Aug 05 2008 with 78,779 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2007 with 77,828 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2006 with 75,798 miles

