Yes, L281 DDV is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for L281 DDV?

The MOT for L281 DDV is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L281 DDV?

The recorded mileage for L281 DDV is 43,763 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L281 DDV ULEZ compliant?

No, L281 DDV 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

1994 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · L281 DDV

L281 DDV

1994 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 43,763 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25 Jan 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 43,763 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 Feb 2027

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1994

Engine

1597cc

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The 1994 Ford Escort presents a largely stable roadworthiness profile when considered against its age and mileage, having achieved two consecutive passes at the MOT test in early 2026 following a single failure in November 2024. The most recent test on 2026-01-26 confirmed no defects, and the test just ten days earlier on 2026-01-22 also returned clean, indicating the vehicle has been in good working order since its last failure. This pattern of intermittent success after a brief setback suggests the car has remained reliably roadworthy, though the absence of specific component breakdowns in the 2024 failure record leaves some uncertainty regarding the root cause of that interruption in the sequence. The mileage figure of 43,763 recorded miles across a 32-year ownership span represents an exceptionally low annual accumulation of approximately 1,370 miles per year compared with typical daily-driver usage. The twelve-month gap between the November 2024 failure and the January 2026 passes indicates the vehicle was not driven consistently throughout that period, potentially sitting idle for several months before regular testing. While reduced mileage diminishes normal wear on.

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L281 DDV Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
43,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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L281 DDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 16:34

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (L281 DDV) between November 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.687 (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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L281 DDV Mileage History

24/11/202143,661 mi
07/11/202443,758 mi+97 mi
22/01/202643,762 mi+4 mi
26/01/202643,763 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 24 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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