No, M397 MDU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for M397 MDU?

The MOT for M397 MDU is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 March 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of M397 MDU?

The recorded mileage for M397 MDU is 8,974 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M397 MDU ULEZ compliant?

No, M397 MDU 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

1995 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M397 MDU

M397 MDU

1995 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1995. Recorded mileage 8,974 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/03/2019
Road Tax: Untaxed (09/05/2018)
Recorded Mileage: 8,974 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/03/2019

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 09/05/2018

Mileage: 8,974 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1995
Engine: 1753cc

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M397 MDU Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2018
8,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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M397 MDU Mileage History

13/03/200673,114 mi
13/03/200673,114 mi
29/03/200778,979 mi+5,865 mi
27/03/200882,701 mi+3,722 mi
28/03/200882,702 mi+1 mi
05/03/200988,482 mi+5,780 mi
11/03/200988,614 mi+132 mi
17/03/201095,830 mi+7,216 mi
17/03/201095,830 mi
22/03/201199,927 mi+4,097 mi
22/03/201199,927 mi
06/03/20121,641 mi-98,286 mi
08/03/20121,644 mi+3 mi
05/03/20132,997 mi+1,353 mi
06/03/20132,997 mi
05/03/20144,522 mi+1,525 mi
07/03/20144,522 mi
23/03/20155,720 mi+1,198 mi
26/03/20155,720 mi
08/03/20166,682 mi+962 mi
21/03/20166,682 mi
08/03/20178,464 mi+1,782 mi
17/03/20178,466 mi+2 mi
15/03/20188,969 mi+503 mi
21/03/20188,974 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly -5,335 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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

M397 MDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 06:58

MOT Analysis

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

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Escort (M397 MDU) between March 2006 and March 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 21 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)”.

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