The road tax status for F970 DKJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F970 DKJ?

The MOT for F970 DKJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 December 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of F970 DKJ?

The recorded mileage for F970 DKJ is 3,034 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F970 DKJ ULEZ compliant?

No, F970 DKJ 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

1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F970 DKJ

F970 DKJ

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/09/1988. Recorded mileage 3,034 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/12/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 3,034 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 14/12/2024

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Mileage: 3,034 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1597cc

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F970 DKJ Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2023
3,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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F970 DKJ Mileage History

28/10/20213,014 mi
20/11/20233,034 mi+20 mi
15/12/20233,034 mi

Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F970 DKJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 14:42

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F970 DKJ) between October 2021 and December 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.

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