Your ex-partner still has a financial interest in the car, assuming that they paid the deposit and instalments to date.
The Registration document has no relevance to the legal ownership of the car, and, even if you could establish the identity of the Finance Company, taking over the payment of instalments does not necessarily mean that you can "adopt" the car as your own.
Are there any other joint interests of a financial nature? Are you the Insurance Policyholder, and, hence, know that the car is covered in that regard?
I really believe that in this instance you need to seek guidance from a competent solicitor.....or wait for some contact from the Finance Company and enjoy the car in the meantime.
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