1998 Ford Escort 1.8 GTi

Overview

• Make: Ford
• Model: Escort
• Trim: GTI
• Version: 1.8 GTI Manual FWD Euro 2 3dr (sun roof) (113 bhp)
• Year: 1998
• Mileage: 71,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 190 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1998 Ford Escort GTI has covered 71,000 miles. We first saw this car advertised 162 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,704. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 23 September 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at T and T Motors in Wakefield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1998 Ford Escort has been on sale for at least 162 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £6,999. Its asking price is now £5,295, £1,704 less. The latest price cut was seen on 27 August 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £6,999
• 1 June 2026: £6,495
• 7 June 2026: £5,995
• 26 July 2026: £5,495
• 27 August 2026: £5,295

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 23 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 24 September 2025 (central rear exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 71,040 miles, which matches the advertised 71,000 miles.

Similar cars

1 other 1998 Ford Escort GTI 1.8 petrol manual hatchback is for sale at UK dealers, as of 6 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 1998 Ford Escort GTI, 1.8 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 82,069 miles. Price: £6,995, £1,700 more than this car. Dealer: Elmbank Motor Company in Irvine. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-escort-1998-3e848ea1f045