No, S895 BUA is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S895 BUA?

The MOT for S895 BUA is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 June 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of S895 BUA?

The recorded mileage for S895 BUA is 7,632 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S895 BUA ULEZ compliant?

No, S895 BUA 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 · S895 BUA

S895 BUA

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 7,632 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/06/2010
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2010)
Recorded Mileage: 7,632 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/06/2010

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2010

Mileage: 7,632 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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S895 BUA Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2009
7,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 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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S895 BUA Mileage History

18/05/200580,778 mi
21/05/200580,797 mi+19 mi
24/05/200688,485 mi+7,688 mi
24/05/200688,485 mi
06/06/200795,895 mi+7,410 mi
06/06/200795,897 mi+2 mi
27/06/20083,320 mi-92,577 mi
30/06/20083,421 mi+101 mi
18/06/20097,298 mi+3,877 mi
22/06/20097,632 mi+334 mi

Average of roughly -17,857 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

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

S895 BUA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 19:28

MOT Analysis

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

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S895 BUA) between May 2005 and June 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 22 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.

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