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Ford Escort

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,392 cc

K68 TGVMOT history

K68 TGV is a blue and silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 2 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 31,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,258 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K68 TGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,392 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K68 TGV was last recorded at 31,258 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,459 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
799 miles
Average per year
1,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,258 miles
  • 2025 – 30,459 miles
  • 2024 – 28,989 miles
  • 2023 – 28,345 miles
  • 2021 – 27,432 miles
  • 2020 – 27,109 miles
  • 2019 – 27,063 miles
  • 2018 – 24,760 miles
  • 2017 – 22,992 miles
  • 2016 – 20,811 miles
  • 2015 – 15,390 miles
  • 2014 – 14,909 miles
  • 2013 – 14,619 miles
  • 2012 – 13,946 miles
  • 2011 – 12,356 miles
  • 2010 – 11,104 miles
  • 2009 – 9,706 miles
  • 2008 – 8,698 miles
  • 2007 – 7,193 miles
  • 2006 – 5,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower a pillar corroded

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    674831091733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower a pillar corroded

  2. Fail31,258 miles (+799)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    766247009562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower a pillar corroded

  3. Pass30,459 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    30,459 miles
    Test number
    828849544219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front a pillar corroded

  4. Pass28,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,989 miles
    Test number
    443416159212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer lower a pillar has corrosion

  5. Fail28,989 miles (+644)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,989 miles
    Test number
    544670168111
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer lower a pillar has corrosion

  6. Pass28,345 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    323282825658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    613280894531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,431 miles (+322)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    737295855182
    • DangerousBonnet catch broken, unable to open bonnet.
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre box,(as marked) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass27,109 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,109 miles
    Test number
    276889313920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,063 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,063 miles
    Test number
    345713842049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,760 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,760 miles
    Test number
    344972058343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,992 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,992 miles
    Test number
    124048286319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,811 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,811 miles
    Test number
    961290563799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod joint has slight play

  14. Pass15,390 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,390 miles
    Test number
    755519565062
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  15. Fail15,390 miles (+481)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,390 miles
    Test number
    176005965474
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  16. Pass14,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,909 miles
    Test number
    248740684089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,909 miles (+290)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,909 miles
    Test number
    175648674455
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass14,619 miles (+673)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,619 miles
    Test number
    539209173081
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  19. Pass13,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,946 miles
    Test number
    336716712150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,946 miles (+1,590)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,946 miles
    Test number
    455445712162
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass12,356 miles (+1,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,356 miles
    Test number
    229219901151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass11,104 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,104 miles
    Test number
    303003400157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,706 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,706 miles
    Test number
    643119499026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,698 miles (+1,505)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,698 miles
    Test number
    914528008188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

  25. Pass7,193 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,193 miles
    Test number
    950350007124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,793 miles
    Test number
    121799206180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail5,793 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,793 miles
    Test number
    940812906199
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering rack play noticed †o/s/r tyre just mot legal

Questions about K68 TGV

Does K68 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K68 TGV is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K68 TGV?
The MOT on K68 TGV is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K68 TGV done?
K68 TGV was recorded at 31,258 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 1,273 miles a year.
Has K68 TGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K68 TGV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K68 TGV 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 K68 TGV find?
K68 TGV passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower a pillar corroded.

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