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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1986 · 1,608 cc

D31 BEOMOT history

D31 BEO is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 10 Nov 1986. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,241 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D31 BEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,608 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
10 Nov 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D31 BEO was last recorded at 83,241 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,786 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
455 miles
Average per year
853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,241 miles
  • 2024 – 82,786 miles
  • 2023 – 82,484 miles
  • 2022 – 81,834 miles
  • 2021 – 81,424 miles
  • 2020 – 80,781 miles
  • 2019 – 80,182 miles
  • 2018 – 79,461 miles
  • 2017 – 78,666 miles
  • 2016 – 77,275 miles
  • 2015 – 75,445 miles
  • 2014 – 73,516 miles
  • 2013 – 72,799 miles
  • 2012 – 71,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,241 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryChassi very well under sealed
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle various welding repairsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Vehicle has had previous welding repairs

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle underside/chassis has various welding repairs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle underside/chassis heavily undersealed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,241 miles (+455)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,241 miles
    Test number
    359860911505
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassi very well under sealed
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle various welding repairs
  2. Pass82,786 miles (+302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,786 miles
    Test number
    843918698462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassi heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle various welding repairs
  3. Pass82,484 miles (+650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    260258715851
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassi heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle various welding repairs
  4. Pass81,834 miles (+410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    333628654075
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside/chassis has various welding repairs
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside/chassis heavily undersealed
  5. Pass81,424 miles (+643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    502913958831
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside/chassis has various welding repairs
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside/chassis heavily undersealed
  6. Pass80,781 miles (+599)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    206216206418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside/chassis has various welding repairs
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside/chassis heavily undersealed
  7. Pass80,182 miles (+721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,182 miles
    Test number
    988107191778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have minor play
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis is heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had previous welding repairs
  8. Pass79,461 miles (+795)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,461 miles
    Test number
    498941747959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have minor play
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis is heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had previous welding repairs
  9. Pass78,666 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,666 miles
    Test number
    793858427320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has minor play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has minor play
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had previous welding repairs
  10. Fail78,663 miles (+1,388)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    983368945263
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner part of chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded - (leaf spring hanger) (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has minor play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has minor play
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had previous welding repairs
  11. Pass77,275 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,275 miles
    Test number
    242029769414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,445 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,445 miles
    Test number
    656033275157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,516 miles (+717)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,516 miles
    Test number
    149055974103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass72,799 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    179115273123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,841 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    775359882141
    • NoteFull underbody undersealed so full inspection of corrosion is not visable

Questions about D31 BEO

Does D31 BEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D31 BEO is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on D31 BEO?
The MOT on D31 BEO is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D31 BEO done?
D31 BEO was recorded at 83,241 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 853 miles a year.
Has D31 BEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D31 BEO has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on D31 BEO 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 D31 BEO find?
D31 BEO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; rear wheel bearing has slight play both, and 2 more.

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