No, S248 JGD is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S248 JGD?

The MOT for S248 JGD is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 September 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of S248 JGD?

The recorded mileage for S248 JGD is 69,178 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S248 JGD ULEZ compliant?

No, S248 JGD 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

1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S248 JGD

S248 JGD

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 69,178 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/09/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/04/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 69,178 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/09/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/04/2012

Mileage: 69,178 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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S248 JGD Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2011
69,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 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: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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S248 JGD Mileage History

23/09/200649,978 mi
28/09/200648,153 mi-1,825 mi
22/09/200752,804 mi+4,651 mi
16/09/200857,793 mi+4,989 mi
17/09/200857,804 mi+11 mi
19/09/200962,630 mi+4,826 mi
11/09/201066,422 mi+3,792 mi
17/09/201169,086 mi+2,664 mi
27/09/201169,178 mi+92 mi

Average of roughly 3,832 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

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

S248 JGD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:24

MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S248 JGD) between September 2006 and September 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 27 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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