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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

H5 JFGMOT history

H5 JFG is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 18,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
18,414 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JFG was last recorded at 18,414 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2026: 18,412 miles, lower than 85,059 miles on 27 Mar 2019.

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
18,412 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,414 miles
  • 2019 – 85,059 miles
  • 2018 – 83,293 miles
  • 2017 – 80,536 miles
  • 2010 – 78,865 miles
  • 2008 – 76,197 miles
  • 2007 – 68,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,414 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,414 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    172788689330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail18,412 miles (-66,647)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,412 miles
    Test number
    295616146970
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass85,059 miles (+1,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,059 miles
    Test number
    217019174358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass83,293 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,293 miles
    Test number
    881781250943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  5. Fail83,287 miles (+2,751)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,287 miles
    Test number
    102132634802
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass80,536 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    804216784114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  7. Fail80,532 miles (+1,667)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    979089218322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  8. Pass78,865 miles (+2,668)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    402544850439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass76,197 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,197 miles
    Test number
    934331958168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,071 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    134713447099
    • NoteC.a.t rattling

  11. Fail68,071 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    732983547017
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteC.a.t rattling

Questions about H5 JFG

Does H5 JFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JFG is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on H5 JFG?
The MOT on H5 JFG is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H5 JFG done?
H5 JFG was recorded at 18,414 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026.
Has H5 JFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JFG has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on H5 JFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H5 JFG find?
H5 JFG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipes/brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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