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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,597 cc

G931 TVOMOT history

G931 TVO is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 Feb 1990. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 27,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,993 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G931 TVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
14 Feb 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G931 TVO was last recorded at 27,993 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,588 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,993 miles
  • 2025 – 27,588 miles
  • 2024 – 27,133 miles
  • 2023 – 26,883 miles
  • 2022 – 26,755 miles
  • 2020 – 26,743 miles
  • 2011 – 26,658 miles
  • 2008 – 24,983 miles
  • 2007 – 23,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,993 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,993 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    693113933509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,588 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,588 miles
    Test number
    940561140196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,133 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    27,133 miles
    Test number
    654909798865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,883 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,883 miles
    Test number
    698746251891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,882 miles (+1)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,882 miles
    Test number
    998355848261
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail26,881 miles (+126)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,881 miles
    Test number
    771393589994
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Rear lights staying on (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass26,755 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    455849116733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,743 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,743 miles
    Test number
    283690443227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,658 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    856729561254
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBody kit fitted over the outer sills
    • NoteO/s/r inner wing holed but outside the30cm area
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends

  10. Fail26,658 miles (+57)8 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    829570961261
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBody kit fitted over the outer sills
    • NoteO/s/r inner wing holed but outside the30cm area
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends

  11. Fail26,601 miles (+1,618)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,601 miles
    Test number
    737305711091
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass24,983 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,983 miles
    Test number
    141123278229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,966 miles (+1,009)10 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,966 miles
    Test number
    381190668260
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens damaged

  14. Pass23,957 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,957 miles
    Test number
    650014567240
    • NoteAs advised with fail

  15. Fail23,957 miles22 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,957 miles
    Test number
    600141167211
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll underbody corroding
    • NoteExhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills.sills not checked
    • NotePrevious repairs corroding and getting weak
    • NoteStone chips on nearside and offside headlights

Questions about G931 TVO

Does G931 TVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G931 TVO is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on G931 TVO?
The MOT on G931 TVO is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G931 TVO done?
G931 TVO was recorded at 27,993 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 218 miles a year.
Has G931 TVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G931 TVO has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on G931 TVO 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 G931 TVO find?
G931 TVO passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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