Yes, LRS 4 is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 July 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for LRS 4?

The first MOT test for LRS 4 is due by 31 May 1976.

What is the recorded mileage of LRS 4?

The recorded mileage for LRS 4 is 50,404 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LRS 4 ULEZ compliant?

No, LRS 4 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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1973 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · LRS 4

LRS 4

1973 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1973. Recorded mileage 50,404 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1973 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No results
Road Tax: Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 50,404 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No results

No test records found

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/07/2027

Mileage: 50,404 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1973
Engine: 1300cc

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LRS 4 Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2017
50,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! MOT Status Unknown

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! No MOT history found

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LRS 4 Mileage History

14/06/20064,959 mi
28/11/200749,706 mi+44,747 mi
01/12/200849,725 mi+19 mi
14/06/201049,787 mi+62 mi
14/06/201150,021 mi+234 mi
28/06/201250,177 mi+156 mi
28/06/201350,218 mi+41 mi
04/07/201450,279 mi+61 mi
17/07/201550,334 mi+55 mi
15/07/201650,357 mi+23 mi
04/08/201750,404 mi+47 mi

Average of roughly 4,079 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

LRS 4 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 08:40

MOT Analysis

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

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Ford Escort (LRS 4) between June 2006 and August 2017.

The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

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ADVISORY