The road tax status for R475 DOJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R475 DOJ?

The MOT for R475 DOJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R475 DOJ?

The recorded mileage for R475 DOJ is 15,817 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R475 DOJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R475 DOJ 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

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1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R475 DOJ

R475 DOJ

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24/10/1997. Recorded mileage 15,817 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 15,817 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 15,817 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

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R475 DOJ Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
15,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R475 DOJ Mileage History

21/08/200681,876 mi
17/08/200783,315 mi+1,439 mi
11/08/200883,942 mi+627 mi
18/08/200984,547 mi+605 mi
19/08/200984,547 mi
11/08/201084,779 mi+232 mi
01/09/201187,046 mi+2,267 mi
31/08/201290,220 mi+3,174 mi
12/07/201396,775 mi+6,555 mi
14/07/20142,804 mi-93,971 mi
09/09/20142,942 mi+138 mi
11/09/20142,949 mi+7 mi
03/10/2015112,540 mi+109,591 mi
16/07/201611,302 mi-101,238 mi
10/07/201711,897 mi+595 mi
25/06/201812,235 mi+338 mi
28/06/201912,550 mi+315 mi
29/06/202012,655 mi+105 mi
08/10/202114,888 mi+2,233 mi
23/12/202114,916 mi+28 mi
17/01/202214,918 mi+2 mi
17/01/202214,918 mi
10/02/202314,922 mi+4 mi
10/02/202314,922 mi
10/04/202414,925 mi+3 mi
05/06/202514,930 mi+5 mi
04/06/202615,811 mi+881 mi
08/06/202615,817 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly -3,337 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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

R475 DOJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 23:01

MOT Analysis

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R475 DOJ) between August 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 101 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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