Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P352 CNL

P352 CNL

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 59,650 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/11/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/12/2011)
Recorded Mileage
59,650 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/11/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/12/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1597cc

P352 CNL Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/11/2011
  • 59,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P352 CNL Mileage History

  1. 15/03/200636,415 mi
  2. 16/03/200636,415 mi
  3. 05/04/200739,454 mi+3,039 mi
  4. 13/05/200841,556 mi+2,102 mi
  5. 14/05/200841,559 mi+3 mi
  6. 28/10/200947,504 mi+5,945 mi
  7. 29/10/200947,506 mi+2 mi
  8. 01/11/201053,682 mi+6,176 mi
  9. 02/11/201053,687 mi+5 mi
  10. 28/11/201159,650 mi+5,963 mi

Average of roughly 4,072 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

P352 CNL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 01:33
MOT Analysis

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

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P352 CNL) between March 2006 and November 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.

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