No, S285 LCW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S285 LCW?

The MOT for S285 LCW is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 November 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of S285 LCW?

The recorded mileage for S285 LCW is 83,901 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S285 LCW ULEZ compliant?

No, S285 LCW 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 1.3L Petrol · S285 LCW

S285 LCW

1998 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 83,901 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/11/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2014)
Recorded Mileage: 83,901 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/11/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2014

Mileage: 83,901 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1299cc

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S285 LCW Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2012
83,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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S285 LCW Mileage History

21/10/200670,872 mi
22/10/200773,624 mi+2,752 mi
21/10/200875,609 mi+1,985 mi
21/10/200875,609 mi
03/11/200978,007 mi+2,398 mi
06/11/200978,021 mi+14 mi
09/11/201079,964 mi+1,943 mi
15/11/2010799,992 mi+720,028 mi
15/11/201181,481 mi-718,511 mi
16/11/201181,493 mi+12 mi
28/11/201283,889 mi+2,396 mi
30/11/201283,901 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 2,132 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

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

S285 LCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 21:06

MOT Analysis

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

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S285 LCW) between October 2006 and November 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 30 November 2012 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 (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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