The road tax status for P253 JRB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P253 JRB?

The MOT for P253 JRB is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P253 JRB?

The recorded mileage for P253 JRB is 157,636 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P253 JRB ULEZ compliant?

No, P253 JRB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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MOT Valid

1996 Ford Friendee 2.5L Diesel · P253 JRB

P253 JRB

1996 Ford Friendee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 157,636 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.

Make & Model: FORD FRIENDEE
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12 Nov 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 157,636 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

2498cc

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P253 JRB Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
157,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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P253 JRB Mileage History

09/12/200567,638 mi
06/12/200675,970 mi+8,332 mi
17/03/200883,467 mi+7,497 mi
19/03/200987,678 mi+4,211 mi
13/06/201193,246 mi+5,568 mi
12/06/2012102,728 mi+9,482 mi
31/07/2012104,381 mi+1,653 mi
31/07/2012104,381 mi
22/07/2013107,451 mi+3,070 mi
23/07/2013107,454 mi+3 mi
21/08/2018108,140 mi+686 mi
31/08/2018108,141 mi+1 mi
25/08/2019115,043 mi+6,902 mi
12/08/2020120,323 km
12/08/2020120,323 km
04/08/2021126,259 mi
12/08/2021126,370 mi+111 mi
03/11/2022142,011 mi+15,641 mi
09/11/2022142,024 mi+13 mi
20/10/2023147,820 mi+5,796 mi
20/10/2023147,820 mi
01/11/2024154,511 mi+6,691 mi
30/10/2025157,522 mi+3,011 mi
13/11/2025157,636 mi+114 mi

Average of roughly 4,516 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

P253 JRB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 04:35

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Friendee (P253 JRB) between December 2005 and November 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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