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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

J417 YSCMOT history

J417 YSC is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
72,868 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J417 YSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J417 YSC was last recorded at 72,868 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,362 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
1,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,868 miles
  • 2022 – 72,362 miles
  • 2021 – 69,970 miles
  • 2020 – 67,946 miles
  • 2016 – 67,497 miles
  • 2015 – 65,736 miles
  • 2014 – 63,910 miles
  • 2013 – 62,606 miles
  • 2012 – 60,600 miles
  • 2011 – 55,026 miles
  • 2010 – 54,869 miles
  • 2009 – 54,354 miles
  • 2008 – 52,417 miles
  • 2007 – 48,760 miles
  • 2006 – 45,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,868 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    422394862260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,868 miles (+506)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    402100022630
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,362 miles (+2,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    554947553252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass69,970 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    269184343365
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail69,964 miles (+2,018)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,964 miles
    Test number
    576289492767
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass67,946 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    417706545494
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass67,497 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    809909003075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
  8. Fail67,497 miles (+1,761)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    199678416898
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass65,736 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    338612615416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,910 miles
    Test number
    436071784196
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail63,910 miles (+1,304)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,910 miles
    Test number
    759261384157
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass62,606 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    959345003257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass60,600 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    186568432175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,026 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,026 miles
    Test number
    275198901132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    663268330142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,866 miles (+512)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    680508830198
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  17. Pass54,354 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    240603039407
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leaks
  18. Fail54,354 miles (+1,937)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    460813639147
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leaks
  19. Pass52,417 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,417 miles
    Test number
    614698728148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,760 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    553316537169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    964678926166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J417 YSC

Does J417 YSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J417 YSC expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J417 YSC?
The MOT on J417 YSC expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J417 YSC done?
J417 YSC was recorded at 72,868 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 1,436 miles a year.
Has J417 YSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J417 YSC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J417 YSC 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 J417 YSC find?
J417 YSC passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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