No, R836 BOJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R836 BOJ?

The MOT for R836 BOJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 May 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of R836 BOJ?

The recorded mileage for R836 BOJ is 58,565 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R836 BOJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R836 BOJ 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 1.8L Diesel · R836 BOJ

R836 BOJ

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 58,565 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/05/2009
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 58,565 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/05/2009

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 58,565 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

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R836 BOJ Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2008
58,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 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

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R836 BOJ Mileage History

30/09/200528,630 mi
06/10/200528,918 mi+288 mi
06/10/200528,918 mi
12/05/200636,162 mi+7,244 mi
09/05/200748,000 mi+11,838 mi
11/05/200748,046 mi+46 mi
07/05/200858,565 mi+10,519 mi

Average of roughly 11,509 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

R836 BOJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:28

MOT Analysis

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7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R836 BOJ) between September 2005 and May 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.

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