No, F491 XEA is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for F491 XEA?

The MOT for F491 XEA is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 May 2021.

What is the recorded mileage of F491 XEA?

The recorded mileage for F491 XEA is 6,113 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F491 XEA ULEZ compliant?

No, F491 XEA 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

1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Diesel · F491 XEA

F491 XEA

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 6,113 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/05/2021
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/10/2020)
Recorded Mileage: 6,113 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/05/2021

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/10/2020

Mileage: 6,113 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1988
Engine: 1608cc

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F491 XEA Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2020
6,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 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

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! Older vehicle

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F491 XEA Mileage History

24/08/201357,591 mi
25/08/201557,716 mi+125 mi
11/05/20206,113 mi-51,603 mi

Average of roughly -7,667 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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

F491 XEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:16

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F491 XEA) between August 2013 and May 2020.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 May 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.

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