No, P473 JBU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P473 JBU?

The MOT for P473 JBU is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 April 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of P473 JBU?

The recorded mileage for P473 JBU is 91,702 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P473 JBU ULEZ compliant?

No, P473 JBU 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 1.3L Petrol · P473 JBU

P473 JBU

1997 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 91,702 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/04/2009
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2009)
Recorded Mileage: 91,702 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/04/2009

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2009

Mileage: 91,702 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1299cc

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P473 JBU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2008
91,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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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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P473 JBU Mileage History

29/03/200682,939 mi
27/03/200788,495 mi+5,556 mi
04/04/200891,699 mi+3,204 mi
07/04/200891,702 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 4,325 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P473 JBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 08:01

MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P473 JBU) between March 2006 and April 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 April 2008 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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