Ford Escort
Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,994 cc
K38 FMCMOT history
K38 FMC is a green petrol Ford Escort first used on 24 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 82,773 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 579 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K38 FMC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 24 Nov 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K38 FMC was last recorded at 82,773 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,511 miles · 12 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 262 miles
- Average per year
- 579 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,773 miles
- 2024 – 82,511 miles
- 2023 – 82,506 miles
- 2022 – 82,311 miles
- 2021 – 81,769 miles
- 2018 – 80,550 miles
- 2017 – 80,472 miles
- 2016 – 80,265 miles
- 2015 – 80,025 miles
- 2014 – 79,907 miles
- 2013 – 79,680 miles
- 2012 – 79,159 miles
- 2011 – 78,049 miles
- 2010 – 76,888 miles
- 2009 – 75,273 miles
- 2008 – 73,281 miles
- 2006 – 71,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Windscreen wipers borderline pass
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 82,773 miles
- Test number
- 528180001092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,773 miles (+262)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,773 miles
- Test number
- 534100690477
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass82,511 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 82,511 miles
- Test number
- 540688613728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,506 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,506 miles
- Test number
- 439015210458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,505 miles (+194)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,505 miles
- Test number
- 652734511169
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass82,311 miles (+542)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 82,311 miles
- Test number
- 114104146020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,769 miles (+1,219)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 81,769 miles
- Test number
- 575027377175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,550 miles (+78)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,550 miles
- Test number
- 367350523589
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms slight surface corrosion
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight power steering leak from a componant
Pass80,472 miles (+207)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 80,472 miles
- Test number
- 508151788373
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers borderline pass
Pass80,265 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,265 miles
- Test number
- 102861927033
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear suspension arms
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers borderline pass
Fail80,265 miles (+240)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,265 miles
- Test number
- 509628178974
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to o/s and n/s rear suspension arms
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers borderline pass
Pass80,025 miles (+118)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,025 miles
- Test number
- 288559905003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,907 miles (+227)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 79,907 miles
- Test number
- 929077504021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,680 miles (+521)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 79,680 miles
- Test number
- 496957703095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,159 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 79,159 miles
- Test number
- 265084652017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,049 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 78,049 miles
- Test number
- 906916551002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,979 miles (+1,091)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,979 miles
- Test number
- 949574021030
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass76,888 miles (+1,615)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 76,888 miles
- Test number
- 234213420085
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass75,273 miles (+1,992)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 75,273 miles
- Test number
- 771297819010
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass73,281 miles (+1,663)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 73,281 miles
- Test number
- 282154028068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,618 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 71,618 miles
- Test number
- 330744736342
- NoteAdvise rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges!
Questions about K38 FMC
- Does K38 FMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K38 FMC is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K38 FMC?
- The MOT on K38 FMC is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K38 FMC done?
- K38 FMC was recorded at 82,773 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 579 miles a year.
- Has K38 FMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K38 FMC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on K38 FMC 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 K38 FMC find?
- K38 FMC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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