Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R928 FBR

R928 FBR

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 39,886 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 16/05/2009
Road Tax
Untaxed (19/11/2008)
Recorded Mileage
39,886 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/05/2009
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 19/11/2008
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
1753cc

R928 FBR Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2008
  • 39,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R928 FBR Mileage History

  1. 29/04/200616,385 mi
  2. 04/05/200616,385 mi
  3. 28/04/200734,685 mi+18,300 mi
  4. 11/05/200736,059 mi+1,374 mi
  5. 17/05/200736,064 mi+5 mi
  6. 16/05/200839,886 mi+3,822 mi

Average of roughly 11,474 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

R928 FBR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 03:37
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 1997 Ford Escort (R928 FBR) between April 2006 and May 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 16 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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