Yes, J388 DFU is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 September 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for J388 DFU?

The MOT for J388 DFU is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of J388 DFU?

The recorded mileage for J388 DFU is 45,978 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J388 DFU ULEZ compliant?

No, J388 DFU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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1992 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · J388 DFU

J388 DFU

1992 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1992. Recorded mileage 45,978 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1992
MOT Status: Valid until 03/09/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 45,978 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/09/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/09/2027

Mileage: 45,978 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1992
Engine: 1998cc

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J388 DFU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
45,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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J388 DFU Mileage History

11/10/202345,540 mi
11/10/202345,541 mi+1 mi
05/09/202545,978 mi+437 mi

Average of roughly 230 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

J388 DFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 06:25

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Escort (J388 DFU) between October 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 September 2025 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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