The road tax status for P374 BFX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P374 BFX?

The MOT for P374 BFX is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P374 BFX?

The recorded mileage for P374 BFX is 91,478 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P374 BFX ULEZ compliant?

No, P374 BFX 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

MOT Valid

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P374 BFX

P374 BFX

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1997. Recorded mileage 91,478 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 91,478 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 91,478 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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P374 BFX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
91,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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P374 BFX Mileage History

23/08/202387,362 mi
06/08/202488,564 mi+1,202 mi
09/08/202488,569 mi+5 mi
20/08/202590,116 mi+1,547 mi
20/08/202691,478 mi+1,362 mi

Average of roughly 1,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P374 BFX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 14:10

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P374 BFX) between August 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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