No, R538 FVW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R538 FVW?

The MOT for R538 FVW is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 May 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R538 FVW?

The recorded mileage for R538 FVW is 26,196 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R538 FVW ULEZ compliant?

No, R538 FVW 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 Diesel · R538 FVW

R538 FVW

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 26,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/05/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 26,196 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/05/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2012

Mileage: 26,196 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1753cc

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R538 FVW Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2011
26,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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R538 FVW Mileage History

17/03/200682,666 mi
17/03/200682,666 mi
03/04/200790,286 mi+7,620 mi
28/04/200898,359 mi+8,073 mi
02/05/20098,513 mi-89,846 mi
14/04/201017,458 mi+8,945 mi
19/04/201017,466 mi+8 mi
10/05/201126,188 mi+8,722 mi
19/05/201126,196 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly -10,920 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

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

R538 FVW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 07:54

MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (R538 FVW) between March 2006 and May 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.

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