No, K197 GUM is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for K197 GUM?

The MOT for K197 GUM is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of K197 GUM?

The recorded mileage for K197 GUM is 14,820 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is K197 GUM ULEZ compliant?

No, K197 GUM 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

1993 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · K197 GUM

K197 GUM

1993 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1993. Recorded mileage 14,820 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1993 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/10/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 14,820 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/10/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 14,820 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1993
Engine: 1597cc

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K197 GUM Key Findings

6 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2009
14,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 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

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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K197 GUM Mileage History

21/09/2005102,510 mi
19/09/2006107,383 mi+4,873 mi
19/09/2006107,383 mi
27/06/200813,928 mi-93,455 mi
02/10/200914,819 mi+891 mi
05/10/200914,820 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly -21,710 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

K197 GUM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 01:58

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (K197 GUM) between September 2005 and October 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 October 2009 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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