The road tax status for P961 COP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P961 COP?

The MOT for P961 COP is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of P961 COP?

The recorded mileage for P961 COP is 91,455 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P961 COP ULEZ compliant?

No, P961 COP 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 1.3L Petrol · P961 COP

P961 COP

1997 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28/05/1997. Recorded mileage 91,455 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/07/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 91,455 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 30/07/2024

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Mileage: 91,455 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1299cc

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P961 COP Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2024
91,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (5 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

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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P961 COP Mileage History

01/08/202289,611 mi
18/07/202390,467 mi+856 mi
11/07/202491,455 mi+988 mi

Average of roughly 949 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

P961 COP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 03:30

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P961 COP) between August 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Power steering malfunctioning very heavy steering (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards effect side lights (4.2.3 (c))”.

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