No, D983 HJT is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for D983 HJT?

The MOT for D983 HJT is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 March 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of D983 HJT?

The recorded mileage for D983 HJT is 83,698 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D983 HJT ULEZ compliant?

No, D983 HJT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D983 HJT

D983 HJT

1987 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1987. Recorded mileage 83,698 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/03/2008
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 83,698 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/03/2008

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 83,698 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1987
Engine: 1597cc

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D983 HJT Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2007
83,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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D983 HJT Mileage History

10/03/200679,690 mi
10/03/200679,690 mi
07/03/200783,698 mi+4,008 mi
09/03/200783,698 mi

Average of roughly 4,020 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

D983 HJT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 12:10

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Escort (D983 HJT) between March 2006 and March 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 March 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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