No, P470 FTF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P470 FTF?

The MOT for P470 FTF is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 February 2016.

What is the recorded mileage of P470 FTF?

The recorded mileage for P470 FTF is 87,324 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P470 FTF ULEZ compliant?

No, P470 FTF 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

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P470 FTF

P470 FTF

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 87,324 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19/02/2016
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 87,324 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 19/02/2016

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 87,324 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1753cc

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P470 FTF Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2016
87,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P470 FTF Mileage History

20/02/200634,063 mi
19/02/200742,410 mi+8,347 mi
19/02/200742,410 mi
07/02/200851,163 mi+8,753 mi
28/01/200958,717 mi+7,554 mi
03/02/200958,718 mi+1 mi
27/01/201072,040 mi+13,322 mi
16/02/201175,773 mi+3,733 mi
15/02/201278,217 mi+2,444 mi
23/01/201380,829 mi+2,612 mi
04/02/201380,870 mi+41 mi
04/02/201482,821 mi+1,951 mi
22/01/201585,655 mi+2,834 mi
29/06/201687,324 mi+1,669 mi

Average of roughly 5,144 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

P470 FTF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:25

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P470 FTF) between February 2006 and June 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings oute”.

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