No, T297 LCA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for T297 LCA?

The MOT for T297 LCA is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of T297 LCA?

The recorded mileage for T297 LCA is 84,165 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T297 LCA ULEZ compliant?

No, T297 LCA 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

1999 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · T297 LCA

T297 LCA

1999 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 84,165 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/09/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 84,165 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/09/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 84,165 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 1597cc

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T297 LCA Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
84,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

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T297 LCA Mileage History

19/11/200545,206 mi
19/11/200545,206 mi
03/03/200749,748 mi+4,542 mi
29/04/200852,017 mi+2,269 mi
12/06/200953,487 mi+1,470 mi
12/06/200953,487 mi
25/10/201055,362 mi+1,875 mi
11/11/201055,385 mi+23 mi
11/11/201055,385 mi
16/02/201257,718 mi+2,333 mi
16/10/201361,906 mi+4,188 mi
17/10/201361,906 mi
17/12/201463,539 mi+1,633 mi
22/12/201463,539 mi
08/09/201764,967 mi+1,428 mi
08/09/201764,969 mi+2 mi
23/11/201865,186 mi+217 mi
04/03/201965,198 mi+12 mi
03/03/202073,602 mi+8,404 mi
11/09/202176,752 mi+3,150 mi
10/09/202278,677 mi+1,925 mi
05/09/202382,268 mi+3,591 mi
13/09/202484,165 mi+1,897 mi

Average of roughly 2,070 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

T297 LCA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 13:26

MOT Analysis

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

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Escort (T297 LCA) between November 2005 and September 2024.

The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill area (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill area (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.

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