Ford Escort
White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,994 cc
550 DSMOT history
550 DS is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 25 Oct 1995. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 62,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 62,806 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 356 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 550 DS
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 25 Oct 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
550 DS was last recorded at 62,806 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jul 2010: 59,692 miles, lower than 75,273 miles on 6 Jul 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 62,694 miles · 3 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 112 miles
- Average per year
- 356 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 62,806 miles
- 2021 – 62,694 miles
- 2019 – 62,548 miles
- 2018 – 62,433 miles
- 2016 – 62,400 miles
- 2013 – 62,290 miles
- 2012 – 61,770 miles
- 2011 – 60,730 miles
- 2010 – 59,692 miles
- 2009 – 75,273 miles
- 2008 – 70,999 miles
- 2007 – 61,285 miles
- 2006 – 56,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,806 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,806 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 62,806 miles
- Test number
- 212147396977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,694 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 332620998510
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,694 miles (+33)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 607684713192
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,661 miles (+113)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,661 miles
- Test number
- 288660353342
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,548 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,548 miles
- Test number
- 620908011214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,433 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,433 miles
- Test number
- 112644515748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,400 miles (+110)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 62,400 miles
- Test number
- 601788277505
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass62,290 miles (+520)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,290 miles
- Test number
- 116792223201
- NoteO/s/f inner rack end slight play
Pass61,770 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 61,770 miles
- Test number
- 239673922245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,769 miles (+1,039)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,769 miles
- Test number
- 579925412219
- DangerousBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass60,730 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 60,730 miles
- Test number
- 356738201498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,692 miles (-15,581)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,692 miles
- Test number
- 301439700298
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBoth front sill edges slightly damaged
Pass75,273 miles (+4,274)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 75,273 miles
- Test number
- 643807689199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,999 miles (+9,714)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 70,999 miles
- Test number
- 301303288167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,285 miles (+4,309)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 61,285 miles
- Test number
- 114547357182
- NoteSlight play in lower steering coulmn bush
- NoteSlight wear in outer tca bushes
Pass56,976 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 56,976 miles
- Test number
- 191015936153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,976 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,976 miles
- Test number
- 361865636132
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 550 DS
- What vehicle is registration 550 DS currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 550 DS on a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 25 Oct 1995. 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 550 DS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 550 DS expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 550 DS?
- The MOT on 550 DS expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 550 DS done?
- 550 DS was recorded at 62,806 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 356 miles a year.
- Has 550 DS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 550 DS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on 550 DS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 550 DS find?
- 550 DS passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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