No, P573 ABW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P573 ABW?

The MOT for P573 ABW is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 July 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of P573 ABW?

The recorded mileage for P573 ABW is 76,237 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P573 ABW ULEZ compliant?

No, P573 ABW 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 1.6L Petrol · P573 ABW

P573 ABW

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 76,237 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/07/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 76,237 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/07/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2011

Mileage: 76,237 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1597cc

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P573 ABW Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2010
76,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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P573 ABW Mileage History

12/06/200654,485 mi
12/06/200654,485 mi
03/07/200758,357 mi+3,872 mi
09/07/2008622,090 mi+563,733 mi
09/07/2008622,090 mi
08/07/200968,444 mi-553,646 mi
08/07/200968,444 mi
07/07/201076,237 mi+7,793 mi
07/07/201076,237 mi

Average of roughly 5,345 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

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

P573 ABW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:33

MOT Analysis

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

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P573 ABW) between June 2006 and July 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 07 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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