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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc

45 VALMOT history

45 VAL is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,031 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 VAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 VAL was last recorded at 40,031 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,909 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,031 miles
  • 2023 – 39,909 miles
  • 2022 – 39,907 miles
  • 2021 – 38,880 miles
  • 2020 – 38,811 miles
  • 2019 – 38,699 miles
  • 2018 – 38,077 miles
  • 2017 – 37,600 miles
  • 2016 – 35,948 miles
  • 2015 – 34,199 miles
  • 2014 – 32,748 miles
  • 2013 – 31,545 miles
  • 2012 – 30,445 miles
  • 2011 – 29,627 miles
  • 2010 – 29,031 miles
  • 2009 – 28,524 miles
  • 2008 – 27,783 miles
  • 2007 – 27,740 miles
  • 2005 – 27,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,031 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,031 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,031 miles
    Test number
    419017443052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,909 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    425197845447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,907 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,907 miles
    Test number
    247279589290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,880 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    586312998906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,811 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    455073627043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    433429957329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail38,699 miles (+622)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    447209550981
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass38,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,077 miles
    Test number
    676543019940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,077 miles (+477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,077 miles
    Test number
    262419110710
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass37,600 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    684407145443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,948 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,948 miles
    Test number
    613114073848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,199 miles (+1,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,199 miles
    Test number
    786709035076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass32,748 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,748 miles
    Test number
    309945074461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,545 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,545 miles
    Test number
    798966473278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,445 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,445 miles
    Test number
    585279772233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,627 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,627 miles
    Test number
    827386911201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,031 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,031 miles
    Test number
    621848920237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,524 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,524 miles
    Test number
    880263659140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,783 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,783 miles
    Test number
    413646538080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,740 miles (+176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,740 miles
    Test number
    623309017328
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass27,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,564 miles
    Test number
    710724375202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 45 VAL

What vehicle is registration 45 VAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 VAL on a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1993. 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 45 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 VAL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 45 VAL?
The MOT on 45 VAL is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 VAL done?
45 VAL was recorded at 40,031 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 598 miles a year.
Has 45 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 VAL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on 45 VAL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 45 VAL find?
45 VAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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