No, R502 DDW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R502 DDW?

The MOT for R502 DDW is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 March 2007.

What is the recorded mileage of R502 DDW?

The recorded mileage for R502 DDW is 66,502 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R502 DDW ULEZ compliant?

No, R502 DDW 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

1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R502 DDW

R502 DDW

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 66,502 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/03/2007
Road Tax: Untaxed (24/12/2006)
Recorded Mileage: 66,502 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/03/2007

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 24/12/2006

Mileage: 66,502 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1597cc

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R502 DDW Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2006
66,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 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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! Older vehicle

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R502 DDW Mileage History

28/03/200660,922 mi
29/03/200660,922 mi
24/10/200666,502 mi+5,580 mi

Average of roughly 9,716 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R502 DDW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 23:12

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R502 DDW) between March 2006 and October 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 October 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.

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