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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1978 · 1,998 cc

2518 ZTMOT history

2518 ZT is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 Jul 1978. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 181,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
181,718 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
2518 ZT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
27 Jul 1978
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2518 ZT was last recorded at 181,718 miles on 29 Oct 2025.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 27 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    820347107330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail181,718 miles3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,718 miles
    Test number
    989081161247
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    682651030119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    441823096896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    515598416143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    636307092561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    928953150211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2518 ZT

What vehicle is registration 2518 ZT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2518 ZT on a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 Jul 1978. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2518 ZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2518 ZT expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2518 ZT?
The MOT on 2518 ZT expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2518 ZT done?
2518 ZT was recorded at 181,718 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
Has 2518 ZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2518 ZT has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
What did the latest MOT on 2518 ZT find?
2518 ZT passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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