The road tax status for P551 JPU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P551 JPU?

The MOT for P551 JPU is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P551 JPU?

The recorded mileage for P551 JPU is 47,331 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P551 JPU ULEZ compliant?

No, P551 JPU 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

1996 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P551 JPU

P551 JPU

1996 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 47,331 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 47,331 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 06 Apr 2027

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Fuel Type

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Year

1996

Engine

1597cc

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P551 JPU Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
47,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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P551 JPU Mileage History

11/10/200633,383 mi
16/10/200733,974 mi+591 mi
13/10/200834,564 mi+590 mi
12/10/200935,023 mi+459 mi
11/10/201035,765 mi+742 mi
11/10/201136,351 mi+586 mi
01/10/201236,724 mi+373 mi
04/10/201236,736 mi+12 mi
07/10/201337,036 mi+300 mi
09/10/201437,287 mi+251 mi
10/10/201437,318 mi+31 mi
05/10/201537,613 mi+295 mi
26/09/201637,908 mi+295 mi
09/10/201738,296 mi+388 mi
13/10/201738,306 mi+10 mi
27/09/201838,571 mi+265 mi
30/09/201938,877 mi+306 mi
07/04/202139,008 mi+131 mi
10/06/202239,692 mi+684 mi
22/03/202339,728 mi+36 mi
13/03/202444,629 mi+4,901 mi
14/03/202547,139 mi+2,510 mi
08/04/202647,331 mi+192 mi

Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

P551 JPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 10:24

MOT Analysis

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

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P551 JPU) between October 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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