The road tax status for P557 JAV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P557 JAV?

The MOT for P557 JAV is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 February 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of P557 JAV?

The recorded mileage for P557 JAV is 41,746 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P557 JAV ULEZ compliant?

No, P557 JAV 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

1997 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P557 JAV

P557 JAV

1997 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 41,746 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2024.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 09 Feb 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 41,746 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

1753cc

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P557 JAV Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 09/02/2024
41,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (52 mentions)

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P557 JAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 07:28

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P557 JAV) between May 2006 and February 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 09 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (52 issues), Lighting (44 issues), Tyres (32 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Steering (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 119 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal ”.

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P557 JAV Mileage History

26/05/200680,289 mi
30/05/200680,307 mi+18 mi
16/06/200783,344 mi+3,037 mi
20/06/200783,356 mi+12 mi
26/06/200886,894 mi+3,538 mi
26/06/200886,894 mi
26/06/200990,530 mi+3,636 mi
26/06/200990,530 mi
25/06/201094,764 mi+4,234 mi
25/06/201094,764 mi
24/06/201198,430 mi+3,666 mi
24/06/201198,430 mi
22/06/20122,031 mi-96,399 mi
27/06/20135,440 mi+3,409 mi
27/06/20135,440 mi
17/06/20148,920 mi+3,480 mi
17/06/20148,920 mi
16/06/201513,937 mi+5,017 mi
16/06/201513,937 mi
24/06/201619,745 mi+5,808 mi
24/06/201619,745 mi
23/06/201723,857 mi+4,112 mi
29/06/201723,862 mi+5 mi
04/06/201827,515 mi+3,653 mi
25/06/201931,005 mi+3,490 mi
16/12/202036,374 mi+5,369 mi
16/12/202036,374 mi
04/01/202238,778 mi+2,404 mi
06/01/202238,780 mi+2 mi
07/02/202340,159 mi+1,379 mi
10/02/202340,162 mi+3 mi
09/02/202441,746 mi+1,584 mi

Average of roughly -2,176 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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