
Ford Escort
White · Petrol · 1988 · 1,597 cc
F657 DGKMOT history
F657 DGK is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 11 Oct 1988. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 46,793 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,305 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F657 DGK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 11 Oct 1988
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
F657 DGK was last recorded at 46,793 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 46,785 miles · 25 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,305 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 46,793 miles
- 2023 – 44,273 miles
- 2022 – 41,841 miles
- 2021 – 39,718 miles
- 2018 – 39,121 miles
- 2016 – 38,839 miles
- 2014 – 38,055 miles
- 2013 – 37,804 miles
- 2012 – 36,546 miles
- 2011 – 35,213 miles
- 2010 – 29,254 miles
- 2009 – 28,522 miles
- 2008 – 28,491 miles
- 2007 – 26,854 miles
- 2006 – 22,786 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,793 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 46,793 miles
- Test number
- 596543501545
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail46,785 miles (+2,512)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,785 miles
- Test number
- 772535706893
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass44,273 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 44,273 miles
- Test number
- 171577159476
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail44,266 miles (+2,425)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,266 miles
- Test number
- 750443087468
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass41,841 miles (+2,123)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 41,841 miles
- Test number
- 648973714384
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs and undersealed
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass39,718 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 39,718 miles
- Test number
- 325161264574
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExcessive welding been carried out on under side of vehicle
- AdvisoryFuel pump mounting grommet deteriorated (advise replacement)
- AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted both sides not allowing full inspection
Fail39,718 miles (+597)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,718 miles
- Test number
- 968666977589
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExcessive welding been carried out on under side of vehicle
- AdvisoryFuel pump mounting grommet deteriorated (advise replacement)
- AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted both sides not allowing full inspection
Pass39,121 miles (+282)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 39,121 miles
- Test number
- 134502852020
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass38,839 miles (+784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,839 miles
- Test number
- 643223299554
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sil panel (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Fail38,055 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,055 miles
- Test number
- 238877734382
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight play
Pass38,055 miles (+251)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 38,055 miles
- Test number
- 619567634339
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight play
Pass37,804 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 37,804 miles
- Test number
- 686661763249
- NoteUnderseal throughout underbody
Fail37,794 miles (+1,248)12 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,794 miles
- Test number
- 489597103275
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteABS Removed
- NoteBattery light on
- NoteOil pressure light on
Pass36,546 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,546 miles
- Test number
- 476594482034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,213 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,213 miles
- Test number
- 156076721056
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass35,213 miles (+5,959)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,213 miles
- Test number
- 815816721050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass29,254 miles (+1)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 29,254 miles
- Test number
- 140219520446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnable to fully inspect outer sills for corrosion due to plastic covers
Fail29,253 miles (+731)5 failures8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,253 miles
- Test number
- 844818020050
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnable to fully inspect outer sills for corrosion due to plastic covers
Pass28,522 miles (+6)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 28,522 miles
- Test number
- 910632119008
- NoteSeat belts @ rear mix incorrect. o/s/r brake binding.
Fail28,516 miles (+25)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,516 miles
- Test number
- 290049009069
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSeat belts @ rear mix incorrect. o/s/r brake binding.
Fail28,491 miles (+1,637)1 dangerous15 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,491 miles
- Test number
- 252291798285
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/r bearing noise/rough. o/s/f brake hose perished.
- NoteNon standard exhaust fitted. ABS style drive shafts fitted
Pass26,854 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,854 miles
- Test number
- 461225087249
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteRear inner and outer sills corroding
Fail26,834 miles (+4,048)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,834 miles
- Test number
- 611765187213
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteRear inner and outer sills corroding
Pass22,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 22,786 miles
- Test number
- 450423956185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,786 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,786 miles
- Test number
- 702361456136
- FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about F657 DGK
- Does F657 DGK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on F657 DGK expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on F657 DGK?
- The MOT on F657 DGK expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has F657 DGK done?
- F657 DGK was recorded at 46,793 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 1,305 miles a year.
- Has F657 DGK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F657 DGK has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on F657 DGK 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 F657 DGK find?
- F657 DGK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.
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