No, S176 BAN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for S176 BAN?

The MOT for S176 BAN is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of S176 BAN?

The recorded mileage for S176 BAN is 64,347 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S176 BAN ULEZ compliant?

No, S176 BAN 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

1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S176 BAN

S176 BAN

1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 64,347 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/10/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 64,347 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/10/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 64,347 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1596cc

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S176 BAN Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2016
64,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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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

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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S176 BAN Mileage History

04/10/200648,644 mi
05/10/200648,644 mi
19/09/200751,355 mi+2,711 mi
19/09/200751,355 mi
18/09/200853,998 mi+2,643 mi
17/09/200956,265 mi+2,267 mi
17/09/200956,265 mi
22/09/201058,301 mi+2,036 mi
16/09/201159,754 mi+1,453 mi
18/09/201261,286 mi+1,532 mi
25/09/201362,757 mi+1,471 mi
26/09/201362,757 mi
15/09/201463,499 mi+742 mi
29/09/201564,007 mi+508 mi
22/09/201664,346 mi+339 mi
27/09/201664,347 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,573 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

S176 BAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:09

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S176 BAN) between October 2006 and September 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 27 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)”.

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