Ford Escort
Red · Petrol · 1987 · 1,597 cc
E554 GHOMOT history
E554 GHO is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1987. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 82,863 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E554 GHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 31 Dec 1987
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
E554 GHO was last recorded at 82,863 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,007 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 856 miles
- Average per year
- 319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,863 miles
- 2025 – 82,007 miles
- 2022 – 81,984 miles
- 2021 – 81,898 miles
- 2012 – 81,831 miles
- 2009 – 81,588 miles
- 2007 – 80,502 miles
- 2006 – 76,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,863 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
12 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,863 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 82,863 miles
- Test number
- 416405957371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,007 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 82,007 miles
- Test number
- 728755027229
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated corroded
- AdvisoryFuel hoses deteriorated
Pass81,984 miles (+86)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 81,984 miles
- Test number
- 360501675036
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass81,898 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 81,898 miles
- Test number
- 182158666760
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail81,898 miles (+67)4 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,898 miles
- Test number
- 503077189660
- MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorRear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass81,831 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 81,831 miles
- Test number
- 739047132224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNsf spot light not working
Fail81,831 miles (+243)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,831 miles
- Test number
- 276086532272
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNsf spot light not working
Pass81,588 miles (+21)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 81,588 miles
- Test number
- 833670799116
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack
- NoteWiper marks on screen
Fail81,567 miles (+1,065)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,567 miles
- Test number
- 210378089110
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack
- NoteWiper marks on screen
Pass80,502 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 80,502 miles
- Test number
- 214626857278
- NoteAs per other vt 32
Fail80,489 miles (+4,051)4 failures9 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,489 miles
- Test number
- 652397447292
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteRear number plate poor condition
- NoteSteering rack play n/s/ rack end
- NoteVery rusty inner sills and outer sills and floor andchassic
Pass76,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 76,438 miles
- Test number
- 270424316401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about E554 GHO
- Does E554 GHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E554 GHO is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on E554 GHO?
- The MOT on E554 GHO is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E554 GHO done?
- E554 GHO was recorded at 82,863 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 319 miles a year.
- Has E554 GHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E554 GHO has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on E554 GHO 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 E554 GHO find?
- E554 GHO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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