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Ford Escort

Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H894 CAPMOT history

H894 CAP is a grey petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 Mar 1991. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 5,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
5,149 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
H894 CAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
27 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H894 CAP was last recorded at 5,149 miles on 8 May 2025, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2020: 1,306 miles, lower than 99,543 miles on 27 Jul 2018.

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
4,834 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 5,149 miles
  • 2023 – 4,834 miles
  • 2021 – 3,679 miles
  • 2020 – 1,316 miles
  • 2018 – 99,543 miles
  • 2017 – 91,970 miles
  • 2015 – 84,778 miles
  • 2014 – 79,803 miles
  • 2013 – 74,424 miles
  • 2011 – 71,223 miles
  • 2010 – 69,831 miles
  • 2008 – 64,747 miles
  • 2007 – 62,790 miles
  • 2006 – 59,044 miles
  • 2005 – 58,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    5,149 miles
    Test number
    170938745406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail5,149 miles (+315)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,149 miles
    Test number
    126498399919
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass4,834 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    4,834 miles
    Test number
    314936709752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass3,679 miles (+2,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    3,679 miles
    Test number
    984601463010
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lower sidelight not working
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass1,316 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    1,316 miles
    Test number
    721631199869
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail1,306 miles (-98,237)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,306 miles
    Test number
    429195194570
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,543 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    406657814746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,970 miles (+7,192)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,970 miles
    Test number
    263483132824
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding sightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both inner sills at the rear

  9. Pass84,778 miles (+4,975)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    815504555192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment

  10. Pass79,803 miles (+163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    587674454149
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail79,640 miles (+5,216)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    215511544484
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSpeedometer not complete (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass74,424 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    107915353198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeater hose in contact with service brake parts

  13. Fail74,415 miles (+3,192)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    685421853165
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeater hose in contact with service brake parts

  14. Pass71,223 miles (+1,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    467507341122
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass69,831 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,831 miles
    Test number
    811145240194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,747 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,747 miles
    Test number
    303759928305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,790 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,790 miles
    Test number
    782152537291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,044 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,044 miles
    Test number
    651809126264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass58,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    371969125247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H894 CAP

Does H894 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H894 CAP expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H894 CAP?
The MOT on H894 CAP expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H894 CAP done?
H894 CAP was recorded at 5,149 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025.
Has H894 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H894 CAP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on H894 CAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H894 CAP find?
H894 CAP passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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