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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 1,597 cc

B425 OLCMOT history

B425 OLC is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 71,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,669 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
B425 OLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B425 OLC was last recorded at 71,669 miles on 28 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2026: 71,669 miles, lower than 88,114 miles on 28 Jan 2012.

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
88,114 miles · 28 Jan 2012

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,669 miles
  • 2012 – 88,114 miles
  • 2007 – 88,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,669 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,669 miles
    Test number
    843063996442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    583899742027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    917296054232
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion in battery tray

  4. FailMileage not read2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    929736954253
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion in battery tray

  5. Pass88,114 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    755408922080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail88,112 miles3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    435474812064
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass88,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    243322887063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,112 miles8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    944752987070
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about B425 OLC

Does B425 OLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B425 OLC is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on B425 OLC?
The MOT on B425 OLC is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B425 OLC done?
B425 OLC was recorded at 71,669 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026.
Has B425 OLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B425 OLC has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on B425 OLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B425 OLC find?
B425 OLC passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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