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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1989 · 1,597 cc

77 DMMOT history

77 DM is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,186 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
77 DM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

77 DM was last recorded at 81,186 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,162 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,186 miles
  • 2025 – 81,162 miles
  • 2024 – 81,078 miles
  • 2023 – 80,931 miles
  • 2022 – 80,664 miles
  • 2018 – 80,306 miles
  • 2016 – 79,369 miles
  • 2015 – 78,155 miles
  • 2013 – 77,791 miles
  • 2012 – 76,678 miles
  • 2011 – 75,763 miles
  • 2010 – 74,905 miles
  • 2009 – 72,885 miles
  • 2008 – 71,614 miles
  • 2007 – 66,391 miles
  • 2006 – 66,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,186 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    754437744205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,186 miles (+24)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    634211445620
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,162 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    878769187605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,078 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    423331095172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,931 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    208672766363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,664 miles (+358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    562748640853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,306 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,306 miles
    Test number
    481955935751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,369 miles (+1,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    490547413874
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are rusty and pitted on inner faces.
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing has got slight play

  9. Pass78,155 miles (+364)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,155 miles
    Test number
    253292447132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Pass77,791 miles (+1,113)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    768583023158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner faces

  11. Pass76,678 miles (+915)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    446010532157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disccs rusty and scored on inner faces

  12. Pass75,763 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    156235521147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,905 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    560004420182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    234611429145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,885 miles (+1,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    501961029113
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail71,614 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,614 miles
    Test number
    740277028191
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass71,614 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,614 miles
    Test number
    940157528126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Pass66,391 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    551277617173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass66,239 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,239 miles
    Test number
    921807736117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 77 DM

What vehicle is registration 77 DM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 77 DM on a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1989. 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 77 DM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 77 DM is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 77 DM?
The MOT on 77 DM is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 77 DM done?
77 DM was recorded at 81,186 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 752 miles a year.
Has 77 DM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 77 DM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 77 DM 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 77 DM find?
77 DM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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