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K66 SSE

1998 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,929 mi
Last recorded16,929 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 SSE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 16,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 16,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 16,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 16,189 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 16,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 15,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 15,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 15,610 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 15,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 15,361 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 15,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 13,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 11,761 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 11,592 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 11,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,886 miles

Outer Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,509 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 7,906 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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K66 SSE is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 63,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K66 SSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K66 SSE registered?

K66 SSE is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is K66 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K66 SSE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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