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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H243 YCPMOT history

H243 YCP is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 8 Feb 1991. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,946 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H243 YCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
8 Feb 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H243 YCP was last recorded at 51,946 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,938 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,946 miles
  • 2025 – 51,360 miles
  • 2023 – 50,814 miles
  • 2022 – 50,793 miles
  • 2021 – 50,133 miles
  • 2020 – 49,915 miles
  • 2019 – 49,797 miles
  • 2018 – 49,517 miles
  • 2017 – 49,452 miles
  • 2016 – 48,481 miles
  • 2015 – 46,461 miles
  • 2014 – 44,015 miles
  • 2013 – 38,982 miles
  • 2009 – 38,451 miles
  • 2008 – 36,690 miles
  • 2007 – 35,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,946 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 aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,946 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,946 miles
    Test number
    266840981079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,938 miles (+578)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    856995917287
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass51,360 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    822469595204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,814 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    685313316646
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in greese (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass50,793 miles (+660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,793 miles
    Test number
    411597054907
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass50,133 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,133 miles
    Test number
    603632574840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass49,915 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    761755796304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,797 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    892390457560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    475163790918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,517 miles (+65)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,517 miles
    Test number
    322966159218
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both headlight aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass49,452 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    737685354848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,481 miles
    Test number
    161590189400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,481 miles (+2,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,481 miles
    Test number
    960331827775
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure o/s n/s (1.7.3)

  14. Pass46,461 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    435862105246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    288395094479
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  16. Pass44,015 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    295105194404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,982 miles (+4)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    498681103204
    • NoteNsr seat belt twisted
    • NoteSlight play and knock in steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel brgs
    • NoteSlight play in steering column
    • NoteVarious signs of parts corroded under car
    • NoteVarious steel pipes corroded
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes perished

  18. Fail38,978 miles (+527)12 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,978 miles
    Test number
    729750303251
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNsr seat belt twisted
    • NoteSlight play and knock in steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel brgs
    • NoteSlight play in steering column
    • NoteVarious signs of parts corroded under car
    • NoteVarious steel pipes corroded
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes perished

  19. Pass38,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,451 miles
    Test number
    644307029250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,451 miles (+1,761)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,451 miles
    Test number
    960607629214
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass36,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    444213938208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,690 miles (+1,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    213819328294
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail35,526 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    324951417422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  24. Pass35,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    562721817272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H243 YCP

Does H243 YCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H243 YCP is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on H243 YCP?
The MOT on H243 YCP is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H243 YCP done?
H243 YCP was recorded at 51,946 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has H243 YCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H243 YCP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on H243 YCP 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 H243 YCP find?
H243 YCP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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