No, N258 KBV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N258 KBV?

The MOT for N258 KBV is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of N258 KBV?

The recorded mileage for N258 KBV is 1,678 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N258 KBV ULEZ compliant?

No, N258 KBV 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

1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N258 KBV

N258 KBV

1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 1,678 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 31/03/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 1,678 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 31/03/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 1,678 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1753cc

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N258 KBV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
1,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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N258 KBV Mileage History

17/01/202486,605 mi
01/03/202486,615 mi+10 mi
25/02/202596,208 mi+9,593 mi
31/03/20261,678 mi-94,530 mi
02/04/20261,678 mi

Average of roughly -38,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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

N258 KBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 02:33

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (N258 KBV) between January 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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