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Ford Escort

Grey · Petrol · 1984 · 1,597 cc

A521 HPKMOT history

A521 HPK is a grey petrol Ford Escort first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,649 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A521 HPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A521 HPK was last recorded at 56,649 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,633 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,649 miles
  • 2025 – 56,633 miles
  • 2024 – 56,619 miles
  • 2022 – 56,498 miles
  • 2021 – 56,365 miles
  • 2018 – 56,093 miles
  • 2017 – 55,989 miles
  • 2016 – 55,803 miles
  • 2014 – 55,561 miles
  • 2013 – 55,228 miles
  • 2012 – 54,908 miles
  • 2011 – 54,574 miles
  • 2010 – 54,432 miles
  • 2009 – 54,018 miles
  • 2008 – 53,794 miles
  • 2005 – 52,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,649 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,649 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,649 miles
    Test number
    173368352411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass56,633 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,633 miles
    Test number
    613107214418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
  3. Pass56,619 miles (+121)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    898355023322
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass56,498 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,498 miles
    Test number
    353815303690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,365 miles (+272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,365 miles
    Test number
    662445625208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing corroded slightly
  6. Pass56,093 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    689409049667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,989 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    388795960135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,803 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    585190085302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,561 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    357507324161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,228 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,228 miles
    Test number
    375641353153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,908 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    278355332446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,574 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,574 miles
    Test number
    437871851172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,432 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    344055650156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,427 miles (+409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    751753650148
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  15. Pass54,018 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    624117729197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,794 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    194238258103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass52,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    914450995176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about A521 HPK

Does A521 HPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A521 HPK is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on A521 HPK?
The MOT on A521 HPK is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A521 HPK done?
A521 HPK was recorded at 56,649 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 193 miles a year.
Has A521 HPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A521 HPK has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on A521 HPK 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 A521 HPK find?
A521 HPK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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