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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,597 cc

G253 KABMOT history

G253 KAB is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 8 Jun 1990. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,161 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G253 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
8 Jun 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G253 KAB was last recorded at 79,161 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2013: 6,028 miles, lower than 60,692 miles on 6 Jan 2012.
  • 12 Mar 2014: 40,477 miles, lower than 70,474 miles on 10 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,994 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
1,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,161 miles
  • 2025 – 78,994 miles
  • 2024 – 78,933 miles
  • 2023 – 78,858 miles
  • 2022 – 78,842 miles
  • 2021 – 78,807 miles
  • 2020 – 78,654 miles
  • 2019 – 77,831 miles
  • 2018 – 77,427 miles
  • 2017 – 75,512 miles
  • 2015 – 75,442 miles
  • 2014 – 40,477 miles
  • 2013 – 6,028 miles
  • 2012 – 60,692 miles
  • 2011 – 59,205 miles
  • 2007 – 59,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,161 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise Whole underbody has been Heavily Undersealed
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Advise whole underbody has been undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Advise slight binding to brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Advise this vehicle has been heavily under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise Underbody and chassis have been painted/undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,161 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    199726521903
    • AdvisoryAdvise Whole underbody has been Heavily Undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,994 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,994 miles
    Test number
    571288225099
    • AdvisoryAdvise Whole underbody been undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass78,933 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    524673195486
    • AdvisoryAdvise Whole Underbody has been under sealed

  4. Pass78,858 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,858 miles
    Test number
    847581361106
    • AdvisoryAdvise whole underbody has been undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Advise slight binding to brake

  5. Fail78,857 miles (+15)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    184926171993
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise whole underbody has been undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Advise slight binding to brake

  6. Pass78,842 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,842 miles
    Test number
    250567320453
    • AdvisoryAdvise this vehicle has been heavily under sealed

  7. Fail78,840 miles (+33)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    170784889422
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise this vehicle has been heavily under sealed

  8. Pass78,807 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    543740621101
    • AdvisoryAdvise all underbody has been undersealed

  9. Pass78,654 miles (+823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,654 miles
    Test number
    254039842937
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise vehicle has been heavily under sealed

  10. Pass77,831 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    256442101151
    • AdvisoryAdvise Underbody and chassis have been painted/undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail77,830 miles (+403)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,830 miles
    Test number
    802358874816
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Underbody and chassis have been painted/undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,427 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    352057577706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,512 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    977511947705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,442 miles (+34,965)1 dangerous10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    205719615482
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • NoteUnable to open bonnet to test items in engine bay

  15. Pass40,477 miles (-29,997)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    165271474083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn and corroded

  16. Fail70,474 miles (+64,446)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    599069064068
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn and corroded

  17. Pass6,028 miles (-54,664)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    6,028 miles
    Test number
    405982973025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass60,692 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,692 miles
    Test number
    197326502441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,205 miles (+130)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    196758401030
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAdvice corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wishbones

  20. Pass59,075 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    353452097448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,066 miles14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,066 miles
    Test number
    190569847221
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about G253 KAB

Does G253 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G253 KAB is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on G253 KAB?
The MOT on G253 KAB is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G253 KAB done?
G253 KAB was recorded at 79,161 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,069 miles a year.
Has G253 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G253 KAB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on G253 KAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G253 KAB find?
G253 KAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: advise whole underbody has been heavily undersealed; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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