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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 1,297 cc

A14 UNDMOT history

A14 UND is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 29,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
29,919 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 UND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 UND was last recorded at 29,919 miles on 4 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,919 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,919 miles
  • 2025 – 29,268 miles
  • 2024 – 28,378 miles
  • 2023 – 26,551 miles
  • 2006 – 25,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,919 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,919 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    29,919 miles
    Test number
    218446202140
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  2. Fail29,919 miles (+651)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,919 miles
    Test number
    343041712463
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  3. Pass29,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    29,268 miles
    Test number
    765046855246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Fail29,262 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    640340798830
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Fail29,262 miles (+884)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    810027618339
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass28,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    297754018399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail28,378 miles (+4)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    962279078495
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail28,374 miles (+1,823)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    629144151780
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass26,551 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    26,551 miles
    Test number
    369591824247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,414 miles
    Test number
    481058396259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 UND

Does A14 UND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 UND is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 UND?
The MOT on A14 UND is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 UND done?
A14 UND was recorded at 29,919 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 231 miles a year.
Has A14 UND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 UND has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on A14 UND 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 A14 UND find?
A14 UND passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported.

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