No, P237 VBO is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P237 VBO?

The MOT for P237 VBO is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 November 2006.

What is the recorded mileage of P237 VBO?

The recorded mileage for P237 VBO is 72,833 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P237 VBO ULEZ compliant?

No, P237 VBO 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

1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P237 VBO

P237 VBO

1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 72,833 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 04/11/2006
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 72,833 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/11/2006

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 72,833 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1597cc

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P237 VBO Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2005
72,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 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

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P237 VBO Mileage History

02/11/200572,818 mi
05/11/200572,833 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 1,885 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P237 VBO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 02:11

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P237 VBO) between November 2005 and November 2005.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 November 2005 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.

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