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Ford Escort

Brown · Petrol · 1983 · 1,296 cc

A8 YEGMOT history

A8 YEG is a brown petrol Ford Escort first used on 3 Aug 1983. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 47,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
47,059 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,296 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
3 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YEG was last recorded at 47,059 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,388 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,059 miles
  • 2023 – 46,388 miles
  • 2021 – 46,044 miles
  • 2019 – 42,220 miles
  • 2018 – 41,387 miles
  • 2013 – 41,165 miles
  • 2012 – 40,422 miles
  • 2011 – 40,331 miles
  • 2010 – 40,237 miles
  • 2009 – 40,135 miles
  • 2008 – 40,009 miles
  • 2007 – 39,845 miles
  • 2006 – 39,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,059 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,059 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,059 miles
    Test number
    446898684108
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,388 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,388 miles
    Test number
    841546603645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,044 miles (+3,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,044 miles
    Test number
    629441915333
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,220 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,220 miles
    Test number
    665162003355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,387 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    306785058895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,165 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    537124123224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,422 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    947340622212
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail40,422 miles (+91)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    598609812222
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass40,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    867907521207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,331 miles (+94)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    558617421283
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  11. Pass40,237 miles (+102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    374988320493
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSome parts of structure starting to corrode

  12. Pass40,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,135 miles
    Test number
    843249829269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,135 miles (+126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,135 miles
    Test number
    433439029292
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass40,009 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    313485428491
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r lower body corroded
    • NoteUnderbody becoming corroded

  15. Fail40,009 miles (+164)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,009 miles
    Test number
    662034628276
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r lower body corroded
    • NoteUnderbody becoming corroded

  16. Pass39,845 miles (+361)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    141045827239
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r lower body work has slight corrosion
    • NoteUnderbody has various areas of slight corrosion

  17. Pass39,484 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,484 miles
    Test number
    590779616280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion
    • NoteN/s/r lower body work has slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight uneven tread wear to o/s/r tyre

Questions about A8 YEG

Does A8 YEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A8 YEG expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A8 YEG?
The MOT on A8 YEG expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A8 YEG done?
A8 YEG was recorded at 47,059 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 407 miles a year.
Has A8 YEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YEG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on A8 YEG 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 A8 YEG find?
A8 YEG passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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