Ford Escort
White · Petrol · 1985 · 1,597 cc
B686 VJTMOT history
B686 VJT is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 62,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 62,252 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 6
- 4 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 39 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B686 VJT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 31 Dec 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
B686 VJT was last recorded at 62,252 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2013.
- Previous MOT
- 62,247 miles · 27 Mar 2013
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 39 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 62,252 miles
- 2013 – 62,247 miles
- 2012 – 61,922 miles
- 2011 – 61,850 miles
- 2010 – 61,828 miles
- 2009 – 61,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,252 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside floor to sill deteriorating and undersealed
- AdvisoryOffside floor to sill deteriorating and undersealed
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
6 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,252 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 62,252 miles
- Test number
- 874052149657
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside floor to sill deteriorating and undersealed
- AdvisoryOffside floor to sill deteriorating and undersealed
Fail62,247 miles (+325)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,247 miles
- Test number
- 499606483052
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass61,922 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 61,922 miles
- Test number
- 266483052123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,850 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,850 miles
- Test number
- 158981281065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,828 miles (+154)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,828 miles
- Test number
- 730608480217
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteThis car has been heavily undersealed
Pass61,674 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 61,674 miles
- Test number
- 531600889255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Questions about B686 VJT
- Does B686 VJT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B686 VJT expired on 4 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B686 VJT?
- The MOT on B686 VJT expired on 4 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B686 VJT done?
- B686 VJT was recorded at 62,252 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 39 miles a year.
- Has B686 VJT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B686 VJT has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2013.
- Has the mileage on B686 VJT 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 B686 VJT find?
- B686 VJT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside floor to sill deteriorating and undersealed, and 1 more.
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