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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,597 cc

D14 TOPMOT history

D14 TOP is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 8 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,541 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D14 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
8 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D14 TOP was last recorded at 41,541 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,045 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
1,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,541 miles
  • 2025 – 41,045 miles
  • 2024 – 40,519 miles
  • 2023 – 39,366 miles
  • 2022 – 37,536 miles
  • 2021 – 36,687 miles
  • 2019 – 30,891 miles
  • 2018 – 30,134 miles
  • 2017 – 29,668 miles
  • 2016 – 29,324 miles
  • 2015 – 27,125 miles
  • 2014 – 24,557 miles
  • 2013 – 22,119 miles
  • 2012 – 21,497 miles
  • 2011 – 20,646 miles
  • 2010 – 19,937 miles
  • 2009 – 19,338 miles
  • 2008 – 19,028 miles
  • 2007 – 18,798 miles
  • 2006 – 17,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,541 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,541 miles (+496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    356525113173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,045 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,045 miles
    Test number
    127844889047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,519 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,519 miles
    Test number
    609777845584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,366 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    341209826517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,536 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,536 miles
    Test number
    732056090769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,687 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,687 miles
    Test number
    728515078614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,891 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    484767953432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass30,134 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,134 miles
    Test number
    257401741056
    • Advisory185/60r14
    • AdvisoryFoot and parking brake efficiency close to limit

  9. Pass29,668 miles (+344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    727404784762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  10. Pass29,324 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,324 miles
    Test number
    329090005125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    477818565166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail27,125 miles (+2,568)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    875158165183
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass24,557 miles (+2,438)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,557 miles
    Test number
    146642364143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front chassis member slight corrosion

  14. Pass22,119 miles (+622)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,119 miles
    Test number
    856338063158
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass21,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,497 miles
    Test number
    987275162195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail21,497 miles (+851)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,497 miles
    Test number
    347635762186
    • FailureFront Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass20,646 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    478496761187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,937 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    653450170108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,338 miles
    Test number
    174017529112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,336 miles (+308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,336 miles
    Test number
    480667229150
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass19,028 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,028 miles
    Test number
    773609108119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,798 miles
    Test number
    274425127406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,798 miles (+879)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,798 miles
    Test number
    352135327197
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass17,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,919 miles
    Test number
    531478226105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,919 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,919 miles
    Test number
    122746326131
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about D14 TOP

Does D14 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 TOP is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on D14 TOP?
The MOT on D14 TOP is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D14 TOP done?
D14 TOP was recorded at 41,541 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 1,195 miles a year.
Has D14 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D14 TOP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on D14 TOP 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 D14 TOP find?
D14 TOP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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