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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,993 cc

981 DCJMOT history

981 DCJ is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 15 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 17,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
17,395 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 DCJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 DCJ was last recorded at 17,395 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2009: 1,060 miles, lower than 7,727 miles on 28 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
16,972 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
423 miles
Average per year
533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,395 miles
  • 2025 – 16,972 miles
  • 2024 – 16,366 miles
  • 2023 – 15,814 miles
  • 2022 – 15,078 miles
  • 2021 – 14,033 miles
  • 2020 – 13,201 miles
  • 2019 – 12,409 miles
  • 2018 – 10,897 miles
  • 2017 – 10,245 miles
  • 2016 – 9,612 miles
  • 2015 – 9,003 miles
  • 2014 – 8,143 miles
  • 2013 – 6,515 miles
  • 2012 – 5,778 miles
  • 2011 – 4,365 miles
  • 2010 – 1,639 miles
  • 2009 – 1,060 miles
  • 2008 – 7,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,395 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,395 miles (+423)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    17,395 miles
    Test number
    102813522066
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass16,972 miles (+606)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    16,972 miles
    Test number
    780746527662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass16,366 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    16,366 miles
    Test number
    253497510695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass15,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    15,814 miles
    Test number
    687637219616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail15,814 miles (+736)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,814 miles
    Test number
    710582707294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass15,078 miles (+1,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    15,078 miles
    Test number
    606480494715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass14,033 miles (+832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    14,033 miles
    Test number
    463782380058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass13,201 miles (+792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    13,201 miles
    Test number
    410497006485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass12,409 miles (+1,512)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    12,409 miles
    Test number
    369065482533
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass10,897 miles (+652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,897 miles
    Test number
    311166137825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wash pump weak

  11. Pass10,245 miles (+633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    10,245 miles
    Test number
    265922376123
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass9,612 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    9,612 miles
    Test number
    770172940384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,003 miles (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    9,003 miles
    Test number
    198022425245
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass8,143 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,143 miles
    Test number
    169536954174
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass6,515 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    6,515 miles
    Test number
    106115673169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass5,778 miles (+1,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    5,778 miles
    Test number
    226233072490
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass4,365 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    4,365 miles
    Test number
    928638951186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail1,639 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,639 miles
    Test number
    243857810420
    • Repaired at testParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass damaged

  19. Pass1,639 miles (+579)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    1,639 miles
    Test number
    312747010104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside headlamp glass damaged

  20. Fail1,060 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,060 miles
    Test number
    114595239142
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass1,060 miles (-6,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    1,060 miles
    Test number
    522495239102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail7,727 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,727 miles
    Test number
    243839318487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front sidelights suspect connexions

  23. Pass7,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,727 miles
    Test number
    732719618198
    • NoteN/s & o/s front sidelights suspect connexions

Questions about 981 DCJ

What vehicle is registration 981 DCJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 DCJ on a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 15 Mar 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 981 DCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 DCJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 981 DCJ?
The MOT on 981 DCJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 981 DCJ done?
981 DCJ was recorded at 17,395 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 533 miles a year.
Has 981 DCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 DCJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 981 DCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 981 DCJ find?
981 DCJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective slight split; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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