The road tax status for P792 BEL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P792 BEL?

The MOT for P792 BEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 February 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P792 BEL?

The recorded mileage for P792 BEL is 93,631 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P792 BEL ULEZ compliant?

No, P792 BEL 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 · P792 BEL

P792 BEL

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1997. Recorded mileage 93,631 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/02/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 93,631 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 05/02/2025

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Mileage: 93,631 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1597cc

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P792 BEL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 07/01/2025
93,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

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P792 BEL Mileage History

09/01/202390,990 mi
12/01/202390,995 mi+5 mi
08/01/202492,335 mi+1,340 mi
10/01/202492,339 mi+4 mi
07/01/202593,631 mi+1,292 mi

Average of roughly 1,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P792 BEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 00:59

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P792 BEL) between January 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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