No, R790 DPW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R790 DPW?

The MOT for R790 DPW is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 February 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R790 DPW?

The recorded mileage for R790 DPW is 70,635 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R790 DPW ULEZ compliant?

No, R790 DPW 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

1998 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · R790 DPW

R790 DPW

1998 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 70,635 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 17/02/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/12/2010)
Recorded Mileage: 70,635 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/02/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/12/2010

Mileage: 70,635 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R790 DPW Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2010
70,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 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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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R790 DPW Mileage History

20/12/200540,226 mi
20/12/200540,226 mi
07/12/200650,400 mi+10,174 mi
22/01/200861,350 mi+10,950 mi
12/02/200861,403 mi+53 mi
18/02/200861,414 mi+11 mi
06/02/200962,959 mi+1,545 mi
11/02/200962,963 mi+4 mi
03/02/201070,622 mi+7,659 mi
04/02/201070,635 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 7,370 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R790 DPW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 03:29

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 1998 Ford Escort (R790 DPW) between December 2005 and February 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)”.

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