No, LD51 HBL is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for LD51 HBL?

The MOT for LD51 HBL is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of LD51 HBL?

The recorded mileage for LD51 HBL is 132,079 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LD51 HBL ULEZ compliant?

No, LD51 HBL 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

2001 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · LD51 HBL

LD51 HBL

2001 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 132,079 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/10/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/12/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 132,079 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/10/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/12/2012

Mileage: 132,079 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2001
Engine: 1753cc

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LD51 HBL Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2012
132,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
38 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (35 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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LD51 HBL Mileage History

04/09/200690,964 mi
19/09/200799,501 mi+8,537 mi
16/09/2008104,925 mi+5,424 mi
17/09/2008104,925 mi
15/09/2009110,047 mi+5,122 mi
21/09/2009110,047 mi
22/09/2010119,534 mi+9,487 mi
27/09/2010119,534 mi
26/09/2011126,417 mi+6,883 mi
06/10/2011126,439 mi+22 mi
28/09/2012132,079 mi+5,640 mi

Average of roughly 6,777 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

LD51 HBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:23

MOT Analysis

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

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Escort (LD51 HBL) between September 2006 and September 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 September 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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