The road tax status for H176 DFG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H176 DFG?

The MOT for H176 DFG is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of H176 DFG?

The recorded mileage for H176 DFG is 8,308 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H176 DFG ULEZ compliant?

No, H176 DFG 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

1991 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · H176 DFG

H176 DFG

1991 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1991. Recorded mileage 8,308 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1991 · Bournemouth
MOT Status: Valid until 03/02/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 8,308 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 8,308 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1991
Engine: 1597cc

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H176 DFG Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
8,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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H176 DFG Mileage History

11/10/20221,238 mi
28/03/20248,306 mi+7,068 mi
09/12/20258,306 mi
04/02/20268,308 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,131 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

H176 DFG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 14:01

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Ford Escort (H176 DFG) between October 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 February 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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