Ford Escort
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc
517 PTTMOT history
517 PTT is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 23 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 95,370 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,439 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 517 PTT
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 23 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
517 PTT was last recorded at 95,370 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,813 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,557 miles
- Average per year
- 3,439 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,370 miles
- 2024 – 92,813 miles
- 2023 – 90,931 miles
- 2022 – 90,007 miles
- 2021 – 87,515 miles
- 2020 – 87,139 miles
- 2019 – 87,074 miles
- 2018 – 86,829 miles
- 2017 – 86,244 miles
- 2016 – 85,474 miles
- 2014 – 84,427 miles
- 2013 – 82,682 miles
- 2012 – 81,760 miles
- 2011 – 78,976 miles
- 2010 – 66,409 miles
- 2009 – 52,007 miles
- 2008 – 42,750 miles
- 2007 – 30,678 miles
- 2006 – 28,831 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,370 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,370 miles (+2,557)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 95,370 miles
- Test number
- 426451805258
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,813 miles (+1,882)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 92,813 miles
- Test number
- 969249684290
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,931 miles (+924)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 90,931 miles
- Test number
- 383504440687
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,007 miles (+2,492)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 90,007 miles
- Test number
- 922572097382
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,515 miles (+376)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,515 miles
- Test number
- 164434854601
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass87,139 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 87,139 miles
- Test number
- 841675171631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,074 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,074 miles
- Test number
- 278957714600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,072 miles (+243)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,072 miles
- Test number
- 435228071077
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass86,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 86,829 miles
- Test number
- 995763987647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,827 miles (+583)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,827 miles
- Test number
- 185909569761
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass86,244 miles (+770)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 86,244 miles
- Test number
- 948085374866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,474 miles (+1,047)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 85,474 miles
- Test number
- 438353028280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,427 miles (+1,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,427 miles
- Test number
- 648467944185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,682 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,682 miles
- Test number
- 355022023150
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail82,681 miles (+921)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,681 miles
- Test number
- 966601623140
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,760 miles (+2,784)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,760 miles
- Test number
- 465621522139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass78,976 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,976 miles
- Test number
- 745196991065
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Fail78,969 miles (+12,560)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,969 miles
- Test number
- 477727481030
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Pass66,409 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 66,409 miles
- Test number
- 761183500146
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail66,409 miles (+14,402)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,409 miles
- Test number
- 274462200166
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass52,007 miles (+9,257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,007 miles
- Test number
- 130763419116
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 42,750 miles
- Test number
- 873112078056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,750 miles (+12,072)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,750 miles
- Test number
- 533332578016
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,678 miles (+1,847)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,678 miles
- Test number
- 843572987061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 28,831 miles
- Test number
- 514771326226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 517 PTT
- What vehicle is registration 517 PTT currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 517 PTT on a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 23 Aug 1997. 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 517 PTT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 517 PTT is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 517 PTT?
- The MOT on 517 PTT is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 517 PTT done?
- 517 PTT was recorded at 95,370 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,439 miles a year.
- Has 517 PTT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 517 PTT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on 517 PTT 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 517 PTT find?
- 517 PTT passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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