Yes, P530 CFT is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 June 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P530 CFT?

The MOT for P530 CFT is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P530 CFT?

The recorded mileage for P530 CFT is 65,322 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P530 CFT ULEZ compliant?

No, P530 CFT 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

Road Tax Paid

1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P530 CFT

P530 CFT

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/05/1997. Recorded mileage 65,322 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/05/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 65,322 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 26/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/06/2027

Mileage: 65,322 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1597cc

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P530 CFT Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
65,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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P530 CFT Mileage History

09/10/202359,343 mi
13/10/202359,348 mi+5 mi
29/10/202462,281 mi+2,933 mi
26/11/202462,281 mi
28/05/202665,322 mi+3,041 mi

Average of roughly 2,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P530 CFT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 11:58

MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P530 CFT) between October 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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