No, R486 DWY is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R486 DWY?

The MOT for R486 DWY is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 February 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R486 DWY?

The recorded mileage for R486 DWY is 29,542 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R486 DWY ULEZ compliant?

No, R486 DWY 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

1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R486 DWY

R486 DWY

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 29,542 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/02/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/11/2010)
Recorded Mileage: 29,542 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/02/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/11/2010

Mileage: 29,542 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R486 DWY Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2010
29,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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R486 DWY Mileage History

11/01/20066,827 mi
11/01/20066,827 mi
12/01/20066,828 mi+1 mi
24/01/200713,911 mi+7,083 mi
23/01/200819,566 mi+5,655 mi
07/02/200924,919 mi+5,353 mi
12/02/200924,919 mi
06/02/201029,542 mi+4,623 mi

Average of roughly 5,580 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R486 DWY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 07:19

MOT Analysis

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

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R486 DWY) between January 2006 and February 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 February 2010 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)”; “Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)”.

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