Ford Escort
Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 1,800 cc
K70 SYYMOT history
K70 SYY is a purple petrol Ford Escort first used on 20 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 36,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 36,389 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K70 SYY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 20 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K70 SYY was last recorded at 36,389 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Apr 2025: 35,517 miles, lower than 96,242 miles on 11 Jun 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 35,517 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,389 miles
- 2025 – 35,517 miles
- 2024 – 96,242 miles
- 2020 – 95,941 miles
- 2019 – 95,738 miles
- 2018 – 95,724 miles
- 2016 – 95,661 miles
- 2007 – 93,843 miles
- 2006 – 91,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,389 miles
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.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
11 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,389 miles (+872)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 36,389 miles
- Test number
- 353308532121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,517 miles (-60,725)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 35,517 miles
- Test number
- 770930042291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,242 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 96,242 miles
- Test number
- 226450572739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,941 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 95,941 miles
- Test number
- 187218958906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOlder engine fitted to vehicle carried out non cat test
Fail95,937 miles (+199)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,937 miles
- Test number
- 129036861255
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass95,738 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 95,738 miles
- Test number
- 930701648163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,724 miles (+63)3 dangerous15 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,724 miles
- Test number
- 248211995438
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe fowling drive shaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing castle headed nut on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing castle headed nut on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button loose (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryNo bonnet safety catch fitted
Pass95,661 miles (+1,818)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 95,661 miles
- Test number
- 314567759050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,843 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 93,843 miles
- Test number
- 331545107366
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 182464307357
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass91,412 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 91,412 miles
- Test number
- 533235006302
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Questions about K70 SYY
- Does K70 SYY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 SYY is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K70 SYY?
- The MOT on K70 SYY is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K70 SYY done?
- K70 SYY was recorded at 36,389 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has K70 SYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K70 SYY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on K70 SYY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K70 SYY find?
- K70 SYY passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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