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Ford Escort

Purple · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

J9 KURMOT history

J9 KUR is a purple petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 1,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
1,809 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 KUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 KUR was last recorded at 1,809 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2024: 484 miles, lower than 99,327 miles on 3 Apr 2023.

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
1,015 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,809 miles
  • 2025 – 1,015 miles
  • 2024 – 484 miles
  • 2023 – 99,327 miles
  • 2019 – 96,408 miles
  • 2018 – 92,449 miles
  • 2016 – 92,018 miles
  • 2012 – 86,937 miles
  • 2011 – 82,755 miles
  • 2007 – 77,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,809 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Radiator Body Panel Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Heavy Under Seal Protection Applied Front To Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,809 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    1,809 miles
    Test number
    278264332445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass1,015 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    1,015 miles
    Test number
    804571148118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass484 miles (-98,843)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    484 miles
    Test number
    106637538706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,327 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    278320250757
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Radiator Body Panel Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy Under Seal Protection Applied Front To Rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,319 miles (+2,911)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    773153401441
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Radiator Body Panel Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy Under Seal Protection Applied Front To Rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,408 miles (+3,959)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,408 miles
    Test number
    652929048030
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    889361199569
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,449 miles (+431)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    922831695720
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,018 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    809432508412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,017 miles (+5,080)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    760403244329
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail86,937 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    256486892037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass86,937 miles (+4,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    489046292002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass82,755 miles (+4,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    459591801138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    853102367067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about J9 KUR

Does J9 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 KUR is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 KUR?
The MOT on J9 KUR is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 KUR done?
J9 KUR was recorded at 1,809 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026.
Has J9 KUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 KUR has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 KUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 KUR find?
J9 KUR passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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