No, S450 SLB is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S450 SLB?

The MOT for S450 SLB is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 September 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of S450 SLB?

The recorded mileage for S450 SLB is 84,748 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S450 SLB ULEZ compliant?

No, S450 SLB 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 1.6L Petrol · S450 SLB

S450 SLB

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 84,748 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/09/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (28/07/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 84,748 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 15/09/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 28/07/2011

Mileage: 84,748 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1597cc

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S450 SLB Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2010
84,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 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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S450 SLB Mileage History

05/01/200673,407 mi
14/02/200775,931 mi+2,524 mi
14/02/200876,859 mi+928 mi
16/02/200876,859 mi
16/03/200978,910 mi+2,051 mi
24/03/200978,916 mi+6 mi
26/03/200978,916 mi
28/08/201084,720 mi+5,804 mi
16/09/201084,748 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 2,415 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

S450 SLB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:36

MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S450 SLB) between January 2006 and September 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”.

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