No, V145 DBV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for V145 DBV?

The MOT for V145 DBV is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of V145 DBV?

The recorded mileage for V145 DBV is 66,078 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V145 DBV ULEZ compliant?

No, V145 DBV 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

1999 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · V145 DBV

V145 DBV

1999 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 66,078 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 07 Oct 2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 66,078 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 07 Oct 2025View ↓

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1999

Engine

1597cc

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V145 DBV Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
66,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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V145 DBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 05:18

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Escort (V145 DBV) between September 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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V145 DBV Mileage History

19/09/200619,794 mi
19/09/200722,143 mi+2,349 mi
22/09/200824,449 mi+2,306 mi
22/09/200926,564 mi+2,115 mi
22/09/200926,564 mi
21/09/201028,684 mi+2,120 mi
21/09/201028,684 mi
22/09/201130,339 mi+1,655 mi
20/09/201232,037 mi+1,698 mi
17/09/201333,528 mi+1,491 mi
16/09/201435,122 mi+1,594 mi
16/09/201435,122 mi
15/09/201536,470 mi+1,348 mi
16/09/201536,470 mi
19/09/201637,571 mi+1,101 mi
18/09/201738,763 mi+1,192 mi
18/09/201738,763 mi
18/09/201839,487 mi+724 mi
20/09/201839,487 mi
04/10/201939,950 mi+463 mi
30/09/202045,362 mi+5,412 mi
29/09/202151,247 mi+5,885 mi
28/09/202254,913 mi+3,666 mi
29/09/202254,916 mi+3 mi
09/10/202359,818 mi+4,902 mi
03/10/202466,078 mi+6,260 mi
03/10/202466,078 mi

Average of roughly 2,566 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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