The road tax status for R311 AOA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R311 AOA?

The MOT for R311 AOA is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R311 AOA?

The recorded mileage for R311 AOA is 67,012 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R311 AOA ULEZ compliant?

No, R311 AOA 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

MOT Valid

1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R311 AOA

R311 AOA

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24/06/1998. Recorded mileage 67,012 miles. MOT valid until 18/09/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 67,012 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 67,012 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 1753cc

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R311 AOA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
67,012 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

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R311 AOA Mileage History

20/09/202366,520 mi
02/09/202466,700 mi+180 mi
01/09/202566,812 mi+112 mi
05/09/202566,815 mi+3 mi
07/09/202667,012 mi+197 mi

Average of roughly 166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R311 AOA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:46

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R311 AOA) between September 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s n/s rear wheel a”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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