Yes, FVL 812X is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 November 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for FVL 812X?

The MOT for FVL 812X is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of FVL 812X?

The recorded mileage for FVL 812X is 58,322 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FVL 812X ULEZ compliant?

No, FVL 812X 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1983 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · FVL 812X

FVL 812X

1983 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1983. Recorded mileage 58,322 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1983 · Lincoln
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/04/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 58,322 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 21/04/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/11/2026

Mileage: 58,322 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1983
Engine: 1600cc

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FVL 812X Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
58,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

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FVL 812X Mileage History

23/04/202457,927 mi
25/10/202457,945 mi+18 mi
23/04/202658,322 mi+377 mi

Average of roughly 198 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

FVL 812X MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:46

MOT Analysis

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

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Escort (FVL 812X) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steer”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.

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