No, R235 AVU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R235 AVU?

The MOT for R235 AVU is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 April 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of R235 AVU?

The recorded mileage for R235 AVU is 74,760 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R235 AVU ULEZ compliant?

No, R235 AVU 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

1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R235 AVU

R235 AVU

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 74,760 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/04/2009
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 74,760 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/04/2009

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 74,760 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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R235 AVU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2008
74,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 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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R235 AVU Mileage History

04/03/200646,301 mi
07/03/200646,482 mi+181 mi
09/03/200761,570 mi+15,088 mi
22/04/200874,760 mi+13,190 mi

Average of roughly 13,327 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R235 AVU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:28

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R235 AVU) between March 2006 and April 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2008 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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