No, P957 JFC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P957 JFC?

The MOT for P957 JFC is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 March 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of P957 JFC?

The recorded mileage for P957 JFC is 24,700 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P957 JFC ULEZ compliant?

No, P957 JFC 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 · P957 JFC

P957 JFC

1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 24,700 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/03/2013
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 24,700 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/03/2013

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 24,700 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1597cc

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P957 JFC Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2013
24,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
30 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P957 JFC Mileage History

22/06/200688,586 mi
23/06/200688,586 mi
31/08/200792,397 mi+3,811 mi
06/09/200792,440 mi+43 mi
08/01/200999,847 mi+7,407 mi
13/01/200999,880 mi+33 mi
01/02/20106,634 mi-93,246 mi
19/02/20107,170 mi+536 mi
05/02/201112,488 mi+5,318 mi
03/02/2012185,720 mi+173,232 mi
19/03/201218,814 mi-166,906 mi
14/05/201324,700 mi+5,886 mi

Average of roughly -9,267 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

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

P957 JFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 05:11

MOT Analysis

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12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P957 JFC) between June 2006 and May 2013.

The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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