Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P371 MOC

P371 MOC

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 32,868 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/08/2009
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
32,868 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/08/2009
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
1753cc

P371 MOC Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2008
  • 32,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P371 MOC Mileage History

  1. 10/08/200720,727 mi
  2. 13/08/200832,868 mi+12,141 mi

Average of roughly 12,029 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P371 MOC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:04
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P371 MOC) between August 2007 and August 2008.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY