No, R712 COJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R712 COJ?

The MOT for R712 COJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 March 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R712 COJ?

The recorded mileage for R712 COJ is 90,631 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R712 COJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R712 COJ 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

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · R712 COJ

R712 COJ

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 90,631 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/03/2011
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 90,631 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/03/2011

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 90,631 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

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R712 COJ Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2011
90,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 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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R712 COJ Mileage History

25/07/200569,608 mi
21/07/200673,468 mi+3,860 mi
03/08/200673,561 mi+93 mi
15/11/200777,362 mi+3,801 mi
23/11/200777,366 mi+4 mi
06/03/200982,247 mi+4,881 mi
10/03/200982,252 mi+5 mi
08/03/201090,161 mi+7,909 mi
08/03/201090,161 mi
10/10/201190,631 mi+470 mi

Average of roughly 3,386 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R712 COJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:51

MOT Analysis

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

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (R712 COJ) between July 2005 and October 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 10 October 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.

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