The road tax status for R465 BDB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R465 BDB?

The MOT for R465 BDB is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R465 BDB?

The recorded mileage for R465 BDB is 53,691 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R465 BDB ULEZ compliant?

No, R465 BDB 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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1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R465 BDB

R465 BDB

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/01/1998. Recorded mileage 53,691 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 53,691 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 53,691 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R465 BDB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
53,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R465 BDB Mileage History

27/06/202452,371 mi
02/07/202452,381 mi+10 mi
01/07/202553,129 mi+748 mi
07/07/202553,156 mi+27 mi
15/07/202653,691 mi+535 mi

Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R465 BDB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 03:24

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R465 BDB) between June 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 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 (17 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 100 - offside 90 - total efficiency of 14% (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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