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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

K74 DAWMOT history

K74 DAW is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 4 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 37,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
37,796 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K74 DAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K74 DAW was last recorded at 37,796 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,537 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,259 miles
Average per year
1,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,796 miles
  • 2022 – 34,537 miles
  • 2021 – 30,771 miles
  • 2020 – 29,191 miles
  • 2019 – 27,132 miles
  • 2018 – 25,315 miles
  • 2013 – 24,218 miles
  • 2012 – 20,195 miles
  • 2010 – 16,107 miles
  • 2009 – 11,864 miles
  • 2008 – 7,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,796 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 Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,796 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    37,796 miles
    Test number
    414918664366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,537 miles (+3,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    34,537 miles
    Test number
    244776582771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above n/s rear axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play at n/s inner track rod end (under steering rack gaiter) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner parts of both front tyres advise to have front wheel alignment adjusted ( after sorting play in steering rack) (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass30,771 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    778533819065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass29,191 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    29,191 miles
    Test number
    749266533067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,132 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    421896548294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,315 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,315 miles
    Test number
    684597744066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,218 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,218 miles
    Test number
    496014713210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail24,180 miles (+3,985)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,180 miles
    Test number
    287693913446
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass20,195 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,195 miles
    Test number
    266360792034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,179 miles (+4,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    417675142007
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass16,107 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,107 miles
    Test number
    500173410382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail16,090 miles (+4,226)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,090 miles
    Test number
    711269890298
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  13. Pass11,864 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,864 miles
    Test number
    583686009142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,845 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,845 miles
    Test number
    253656508493
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose loose in mounting bracket
    • NoteOffside front abs sensor bolt missing
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose loose in mounting bracket

  15. Fail7,845 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,845 miles
    Test number
    231306908125
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose loose in mounting bracket
    • NoteOffside front abs sensor bolt missing
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose loose in mounting bracket

Questions about K74 DAW

Does K74 DAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K74 DAW is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K74 DAW?
The MOT on K74 DAW is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K74 DAW done?
K74 DAW was recorded at 37,796 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,670 miles a year.
Has K74 DAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K74 DAW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on K74 DAW 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 K74 DAW find?
K74 DAW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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