No, R648 GBD is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R648 GBD?

The MOT for R648 GBD is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 March 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R648 GBD?

The recorded mileage for R648 GBD is 83,471 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R648 GBD ULEZ compliant?

No, R648 GBD 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 1.6L Petrol · R648 GBD

R648 GBD

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 83,471 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/03/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/12/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 83,471 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/03/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/12/2012

Mileage: 83,471 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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R648 GBD Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2012
83,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R648 GBD Mileage History

11/12/200665,291 mi
06/12/200774,216 mi+8,925 mi
12/12/200774,446 mi+230 mi
13/03/200981,424 mi+6,978 mi
17/03/200981,432 mi+8 mi
16/03/201091,345 mi+9,913 mi
15/03/201199,842 mi+8,497 mi
05/03/201283,471 mi-16,371 mi

Average of roughly 3,475 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

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

R648 GBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:37

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 (R648 GBD) between December 2006 and March 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2012 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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