1992 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · J652 DRA
1992 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 63,318 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J652 DRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 63,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J652 DRA Mileage History
- 09/06/202262,684 mi
- 26/05/202363,001 mi+317 mi
- 24/06/202463,099 mi+98 mi
- 20/06/202563,295 mi+196 mi
- 24/07/202663,318 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J652 DRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Escort (J652 DRA) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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