The road tax status for F495 UPB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F495 UPB?

The MOT for F495 UPB is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F495 UPB?

The recorded mileage for F495 UPB is 112,631 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F495 UPB ULEZ compliant?

No, F495 UPB 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

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1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F495 UPB

F495 UPB

1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/04/1989. Recorded mileage 112,631 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 112,631 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 112,631 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1597cc

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F495 UPB Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
112,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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F495 UPB Mileage History

14/03/200690,160 mi
16/03/200690,160 mi
17/05/200795,653 mi+5,493 mi
18/05/200795,653 mi
08/10/20083,638 mi-92,015 mi
13/10/20083,638 mi
20/10/200989,799 mi+86,161 mi
01/05/2021112,121 mi+22,322 mi
03/06/2022112,410 mi+289 mi
11/06/2023112,438 mi+28 mi
29/06/2024112,572 mi+134 mi
28/06/2025112,596 mi+24 mi
20/06/2026112,631 mi+35 mi

Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

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

F495 UPB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:59

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F495 UPB) between March 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 20 June 2026 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 (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (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: “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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