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Est: £1,500 - £2,500
1998 FORD ESCORT LX
United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 20
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A one-family owned Ford Escort 1.6 LX from 1998 with low mileage (31600 miles). The interior is in excellent condition and the car was driven to the auction, though the air conditioning is not working.
Condition
8
Excellent interior, one family owner, driven to auction
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
31,600 miles
R973 VOH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showingMake: FORDModel: ESCORT LXRegistration: R973 VOHEngine Size (cc): 1597Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1998Date First Registered: 16/02/1998MOT Expiry Date: 02/07/2027Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes Ford wallet containing owners handbooks, used car sales invoice, MOT certificate, and an invoice.
The vendor has provided the following:
Escort 1.6 LX.
Amparo Blue
One family owned for majority of its life
This car has only 31600 miles from new (Please refer to the photos for mileage showing)
Interior is in excellent condition.
Sunroof, electric windows working, central locking and power steering
Aircon fitted (not working) radio cassette
The car was driven to the auction
Points of note
£86
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,485
Median Price (Since 2020)
£157,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 02 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
30,684 miles
Registration Date
1998-02-16
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 03 2026 with 30,684 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 06 2026 with 30,671 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 02 2025 with 30,058 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- all components sprayed with underseal
Failed
On Jun 30 2025 with 30,055 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- all components sprayed with underseal
Passed
On Oct 06 2021 with 29,433 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear suspension corroded components sprayed with protective paint
- Front suspension corroded components sprayed with protective paint
Failed
On Oct 04 2021 with 29,430 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear suspension corroded components sprayed with protective paint
- Front suspension corroded components sprayed with protective paint
Passed
On Jan 27 2011 with 29,407 miles
Passed
On Feb 09 2010 with 29,379 miles
Failed
On Feb 01 2010 with 29,373 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Passed
On Feb 02 2009 with 29,365 miles
Passed
On Jan 31 2008 with 29,361 miles
Passed
On Jan 24 2007 with 29,351 miles
Passed
On Jan 23 2006 with 29,330 miles
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