No, B490 CAR is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for B490 CAR?

The first MOT test for B490 CAR is due by 31 March 1988.

What is the recorded mileage of B490 CAR?

The recorded mileage for B490 CAR is 46,824 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B490 CAR ULEZ compliant?

No, B490 CAR 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

1985 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · B490 CAR

B490 CAR

1985 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 46,824 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1985 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No results
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 46,824 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No results

No test records found

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 46,824 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1985
Engine: 1597cc

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B490 CAR Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2018
46,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! No MOT history found

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B490 CAR Mileage History

12/06/200745,051 mi
18/06/200745,051 mi
19/06/200745,051 mi
13/05/200845,739 mi+688 mi
09/07/200845,755 mi+16 mi
17/08/201145,957 mi+202 mi
08/07/201546,313 mi+356 mi
10/07/201546,313 mi
16/05/201746,751 mi+438 mi
07/07/201846,824 mi+73 mi

Average of roughly 160 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

B490 CAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:23

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 1985 Ford Escort (B490 CAR) between June 2007 and July 2018.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 07 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.

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