The road tax status for F657 DGK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F657 DGK?

The MOT for F657 DGK is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of F657 DGK?

The recorded mileage for F657 DGK is 46,793 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F657 DGK ULEZ compliant?

No, F657 DGK 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

1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F657 DGK

F657 DGK

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/10/1988. Recorded mileage 46,793 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/10/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 46,793 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 20/10/2025

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Mileage: 46,793 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1597cc

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F657 DGK Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
46,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 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

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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F657 DGK Mileage History

16/05/202241,841 mi
06/09/202344,266 mi+2,425 mi
12/09/202344,273 mi+7 mi
25/07/202446,785 mi+2,512 mi
22/10/202446,793 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 2,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F657 DGK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 09:58

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F657 DGK) between May 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor”; “Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))”.

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