The road tax status for R421 HGK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R421 HGK?

The MOT for R421 HGK is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R421 HGK?

The recorded mileage for R421 HGK is 39,062 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R421 HGK ULEZ compliant?

No, R421 HGK 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

MOT Valid

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R421 HGK

R421 HGK

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1997. Recorded mileage 39,062 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 39,062 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 39,062 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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R421 HGK Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
39,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R421 HGK Mileage History

01/07/200527,818 mi
19/06/200629,981 mi+2,163 mi
25/06/200730,835 mi+854 mi
16/06/200832,334 mi+1,499 mi
08/07/200933,599 mi+1,265 mi
24/06/201045,741 mi+12,142 mi
23/06/201134,897 mi-10,844 mi
24/06/201134,897 mi
13/06/201235,507 mi+610 mi
14/06/201336,020 mi+513 mi
17/06/201436,348 mi+328 mi
09/06/201536,942 mi+594 mi
16/06/201637,210 mi+268 mi
02/06/201737,413 mi+203 mi
31/05/201837,607 mi+194 mi
31/05/201837,607 mi
30/05/201937,763 mi+156 mi
29/05/202037,927 mi+164 mi
26/05/202138,415 mi+488 mi
09/06/202238,594 mi+179 mi
07/06/202338,609 mi+15 mi
23/10/202438,980 mi+371 mi
20/08/202639,062 mi+82 mi

Average of roughly 532 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R421 HGK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 07:23

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R421 HGK) between July 2005 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)”.

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