The road tax status for R488 DRE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R488 DRE?

The MOT for R488 DRE is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R488 DRE?

The recorded mileage for R488 DRE is 46,485 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R488 DRE ULEZ compliant?

No, R488 DRE 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 · R488 DRE

R488 DRE

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 46,485 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 46,485 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 46,485 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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R488 DRE Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
46,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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R488 DRE Mileage History

08/05/200643,623 mi
03/05/200762,048 mi+18,425 mi
03/05/200762,048 mi
14/05/200882,830 mi+20,782 mi
15/05/200882,840 mi+10 mi
12/05/200999,953 mi+17,113 mi
14/05/200999,974 mi+21 mi
19/04/20106,884 mi-93,090 mi
20/04/20106,887 mi+3 mi
16/05/201115,307 mi+8,420 mi
16/05/201115,307 mi
16/05/201223,814 mi+8,507 mi
22/05/201223,819 mi+5 mi
08/05/201328,602 mi+4,783 mi
15/05/201328,639 mi+37 mi
15/05/201436,924 mi+8,285 mi
20/05/201436,941 mi+17 mi
20/05/201541,970 mi+5,029 mi
11/06/201542,005 mi+35 mi
12/06/201542,005 mi
01/06/201645,117 mi+3,112 mi
05/04/202445,119 mi+2 mi
05/04/202445,119 mi
03/04/202546,245 mi+1,126 mi
26/03/202646,485 mi+240 mi

Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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

R488 DRE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:03

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R488 DRE) between May 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.

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