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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

K70 MSVMOT history

K70 MSV is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
77,642 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 MSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 MSV was last recorded at 77,642 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,836 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
806 miles
Average per year
1,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,642 miles
  • 2024 – 76,836 miles
  • 2023 – 76,212 miles
  • 2022 – 75,441 miles
  • 2021 – 74,406 miles
  • 2020 – 73,441 miles
  • 2019 – 72,192 miles
  • 2018 – 70,824 miles
  • 2017 – 69,073 miles
  • 2016 – 67,065 miles
  • 2015 – 65,364 miles
  • 2014 – 63,676 miles
  • 2013 – 62,043 miles
  • 2012 – 60,101 miles
  • 2011 – 57,923 miles
  • 2010 – 56,008 miles
  • 2009 – 54,205 miles
  • 2008 – 51,970 miles
  • 2007 – 49,817 miles
  • 2006 – 46,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,642 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    144407788003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,642 miles (+806)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    835917688975
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass76,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    113197857682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail76,836 miles (+624)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    662002758437
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,212 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,212 miles
    Test number
    504089637554
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail76,210 miles (+769)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,210 miles
    Test number
    300381348549
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass75,441 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,441 miles
    Test number
    888734603737
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail75,441 miles (+1,035)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,441 miles
    Test number
    453921123132
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass74,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    615168776922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail74,406 miles (+965)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    529405335387
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass73,441 miles (+1,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    856888669105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. Pass72,192 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    727956528533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. Pass70,824 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    237991202878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.A.1)
  14. Fail70,822 miles (+1,749)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,822 miles
    Test number
    777199119582
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.A.1)
  15. Pass69,073 miles (+2,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    748431333156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  16. Pass67,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,065 miles
    Test number
    630735607531
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail67,065 miles (+1,701)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,065 miles
    Test number
    912346640872
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass65,364 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    858383745090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,676 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,676 miles
    Test number
    465387254019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,043 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,043 miles
    Test number
    617276453038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    196975752050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,101 miles (+2,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    859835252056
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  23. Pass57,923 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    279404051060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,008 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    111183850051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,205 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    452609749077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,970 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    262126158045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,817 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    603520867036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    171968156048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 MSV

Does K70 MSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 MSV expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 MSV?
The MOT on K70 MSV expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 MSV done?
K70 MSV was recorded at 77,642 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 1,600 miles a year.
Has K70 MSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 MSV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K70 MSV 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 K70 MSV find?
K70 MSV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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