No, L498 OTS is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for L498 OTS?

The MOT for L498 OTS is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 April 2007.

What is the recorded mileage of L498 OTS?

The recorded mileage for L498 OTS is 30,692 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L498 OTS ULEZ compliant?

No, L498 OTS 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

1993 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · L498 OTS

L498 OTS

1993 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 30,692 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/04/2007
Road Tax: Untaxed (08/05/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 30,692 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/04/2007

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 08/05/2026

Mileage: 30,692 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1993
Engine: 1299cc

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L498 OTS Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2006
30,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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L498 OTS Mileage History

19/04/200630,692 mi
28/04/200630,692 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

L498 OTS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 07:38

MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (L498 OTS) between April 2006 and April 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 April 2006 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.

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