Yes, R747 BLE is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R747 BLE?

The MOT for R747 BLE is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R747 BLE?

The recorded mileage for R747 BLE is 11,573 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R747 BLE ULEZ compliant?

No, R747 BLE 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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Road Tax Paid

1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R747 BLE

R747 BLE

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 11,573 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09 Jun 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 11,573 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 May 2027

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1998

Engine

1796cc

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R747 BLE Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
11,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)

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R747 BLE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 02:16

MOT Analysis

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R747 BLE) between May 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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R747 BLE Mileage History

19/05/200654,562 mi
26/05/200654,680 mi+118 mi
23/05/200756,639 mi+1,959 mi
23/05/200756,639 mi
15/05/200860,720 mi+4,081 mi
07/05/200965,346 mi+4,626 mi
04/06/201070,117 mi+4,771 mi
31/05/201174,159 mi+4,042 mi
31/05/201174,159 mi
31/05/201278,708 mi+4,549 mi
31/05/201278,708 mi
04/06/201383,066 mi+4,358 mi
05/06/201383,066 mi
20/05/201486,655 mi+3,589 mi
21/05/201486,655 mi
13/05/201590,483 mi+3,828 mi
13/05/201590,483 mi
31/05/201694,397 mi+3,914 mi
17/06/201694,397 mi
06/07/201798,940 mi+4,543 mi
07/07/201798,940 mi
28/06/20182,891 mi-96,049 mi
03/07/20182,891 mi
24/06/20196,447 mi+3,556 mi
05/01/20217,749 mi+1,302 mi
01/04/20227,798 mi+49 mi
01/04/20227,799 mi+1 mi
26/05/20237,806 mi+7 mi
22/05/20248,450 mi+644 mi
11/06/20248,451 mi+1 mi
15/05/20259,717 mi+1,266 mi
18/05/202611,573 mi+1,856 mi
21/05/202611,573 mi

Average of roughly -2,149 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

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

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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