Ford Escort
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc
K71 OPXMOT history
K71 OPX is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 71,962 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K71 OPX
- 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
- 31 Mar 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K71 OPX was last recorded at 71,962 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,608 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 354 miles
- Average per year
- 1,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,962 miles
- 2025 – 71,608 miles
- 2024 – 71,565 miles
- 2023 – 71,537 miles
- 2022 – 71,505 miles
- 2021 – 71,432 miles
- 2020 – 71,364 miles
- 2019 – 71,263 miles
- 2018 – 71,097 miles
- 2017 – 70,835 miles
- 2016 – 70,594 miles
- 2015 – 70,543 miles
- 2012 – 70,398 miles
- 2011 – 68,371 miles
- 2010 – 66,449 miles
- 2009 – 65,323 miles
- 2007 – 54,604 miles
- 2006 – 48,246 miles
- 2005 – 42,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,962 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,962 miles (+354)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 71,962 miles
- Test number
- 844226812252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,608 miles (+43)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 71,608 miles
- Test number
- 539320621126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,565 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 71,565 miles
- Test number
- 161287491153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,563 miles (+26)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,563 miles
- Test number
- 393338533741
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,537 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 71,537 miles
- Test number
- 501953929481
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,505 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 71,505 miles
- Test number
- 610259705797
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,505 miles (+73)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,505 miles
- Test number
- 612235873106
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,432 miles (+68)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 71,432 miles
- Test number
- 374026650038
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,364 miles (+101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 71,364 miles
- Test number
- 795021507114
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass71,263 miles (+166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,263 miles
- Test number
- 589078599316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass71,097 miles (+262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,097 miles
- Test number
- 702876579320
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass70,835 miles (+241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,835 miles
- Test number
- 453868821160
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass70,594 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,594 miles
- Test number
- 736719400007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,543 miles (+145)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,543 miles
- Test number
- 867273585168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,398 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,398 miles
- Test number
- 547767022035
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail70,389 miles (+2,018)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,389 miles
- Test number
- 686046722049
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass68,371 miles (+1,922)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 68,371 miles
- Test number
- 699441931002
- NoteN/s rear tyre outer wall has a small piece of rubber partialy sliced off,[cords not exposed.]
Pass66,449 miles (+1,126)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 66,449 miles
- Test number
- 143492720017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 65,323 miles
- Test number
- 654330939015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,323 miles (+10,719)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,323 miles
- Test number
- 183788829491
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass54,604 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 54,604 miles
- Test number
- 883500037350
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail54,604 miles (+6,358)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,604 miles
- Test number
- 860697927394
- FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass48,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 48,246 miles
- Test number
- 654647126331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,246 miles (+5,367)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,246 miles
- Test number
- 661065926397
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil level low
Pass42,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 42,879 miles
- Test number
- 971680625363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K71 OPX
- Does K71 OPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K71 OPX is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K71 OPX?
- The MOT on K71 OPX is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K71 OPX done?
- K71 OPX was recorded at 71,962 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,397 miles a year.
- Has K71 OPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K71 OPX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on K71 OPX 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 K71 OPX find?
- K71 OPX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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