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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

K70 TBVMOT history

K70 TBV is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 29 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 23,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
23,188 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 TBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 TBV was last recorded at 23,188 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2012: 1,593 miles, lower than 99,558 miles on 22 Feb 2011.

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
21,994 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,188 miles
  • 2025 – 21,994 miles
  • 2024 – 20,523 miles
  • 2023 – 18,917 miles
  • 2022 – 18,626 miles
  • 2021 – 18,194 miles
  • 2020 – 18,046 miles
  • 2019 – 16,141 miles
  • 2018 – 13,974 miles
  • 2017 – 12,332 miles
  • 2016 – 10,197 miles
  • 2015 – 8,229 miles
  • 2014 – 6,141 miles
  • 2013 – 3,925 miles
  • 2012 – 1,593 miles
  • 2011 – 99,558 miles
  • 2010 – 97,656 miles
  • 2009 – 93,443 miles
  • 2008 – 89,475 miles
  • 2007 – 84,637 miles
  • 2006 – 79,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,188 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.

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,188 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    23,188 miles
    Test number
    677518182168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,994 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    21,994 miles
    Test number
    700550241330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,523 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    20,523 miles
    Test number
    839693311597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,917 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    18,917 miles
    Test number
    128357910994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,626 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    18,626 miles
    Test number
    676053108404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,194 miles (+148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,194 miles
    Test number
    379432493264
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield insecure not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded

  7. Pass18,046 miles (+1,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,046 miles
    Test number
    444734591003
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sells corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f wings not very secure

  8. Pass16,141 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    505570150934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail16,128 miles (+2,154)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,128 miles
    Test number
    839126273089
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass13,974 miles (+1,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    13,974 miles
    Test number
    320123334108
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryLambda readings high, just passed after 2 nd attempt
    • AdvisorySlight noise/roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

  11. Pass12,332 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,332 miles
    Test number
    607152297115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,197 miles (+1,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    10,197 miles
    Test number
    491796702773
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass8,229 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    8,229 miles
    Test number
    899129645061
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail8,228 miles (+2,087)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,228 miles
    Test number
    198925345088
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass6,141 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    6,141 miles
    Test number
    689625754080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail5,905 miles (+1,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,905 miles
    Test number
    916576444082
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass3,925 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    3,925 miles
    Test number
    758590443036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass1,593 miles (-97,965)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    1,593 miles
    Test number
    419952742003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    208063651030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,558 miles (+1,902)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    937028441004
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass97,656 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    222846940056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,443 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    160177349413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Pass89,475 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    123559648081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,637 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    324670657095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    141985746494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 TBV

Does K70 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 TBV is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 TBV?
The MOT on K70 TBV is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 TBV done?
K70 TBV was recorded at 23,188 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
Has K70 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 TBV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K70 TBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K70 TBV find?
K70 TBV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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