The road tax status for P635 FKN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P635 FKN?

The MOT for P635 FKN is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P635 FKN?

The recorded mileage for P635 FKN is 22,301 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P635 FKN ULEZ compliant?

No, P635 FKN 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 · P635 FKN

P635 FKN

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 22,301 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 03 Apr 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 22,301 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

1597cc

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P635 FKN Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
22,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)

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P635 FKN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 03:31

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P635 FKN) between May 2006 and April 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 70 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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P635 FKN Mileage History

15/05/200657,932 mi
10/05/200762,670 mi+4,738 mi
15/05/200869,939 mi+7,269 mi
27/04/200975,012 mi+5,073 mi
17/05/201081,509 mi+6,497 mi
17/05/201081,509 mi
11/05/201185,971 mi+4,462 mi
17/05/201185,971 mi
14/05/201290,357 mi+4,386 mi
16/05/201290,357 mi
15/05/201394,681 mi+4,324 mi
15/05/201394,681 mi
16/05/201498,812 mi+4,131 mi
21/05/201498,821 mi+9 mi
13/05/20153,123 mi-95,698 mi
14/05/20153,123 mi
11/05/20167,002 mi+3,879 mi
11/05/20167,002 mi
19/05/201710,280 mi+3,278 mi
19/05/201710,280 mi
15/05/201814,065 mi+3,785 mi
14/05/201917,051 mi+2,986 mi
22/05/201917,089 mi+38 mi
12/10/202020,085 mi+2,996 mi
15/10/202020,085 mi
07/10/202121,092 mi+1,007 mi
11/10/202121,092 mi
31/10/202222,176 mi+1,084 mi
04/04/202422,301 mi+125 mi
05/04/202422,301 mi

Average of roughly -1,991 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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