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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,597 cc

K88 PGCMOT history

K88 PGC is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
70,031 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 PGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 PGC was last recorded at 70,031 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 2,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,327 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,704 miles
Average per year
1,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,031 miles
  • 2022 – 67,327 miles
  • 2021 – 65,830 miles
  • 2019 – 64,204 miles
  • 2018 – 63,440 miles
  • 2017 – 62,435 miles
  • 2016 – 61,686 miles
  • 2015 – 60,793 miles
  • 2014 – 59,771 miles
  • 2013 – 59,220 miles
  • 2012 – 58,406 miles
  • 2011 – 56,708 miles
  • 2010 – 55,391 miles
  • 2009 – 53,903 miles
  • 2008 – 51,838 miles
  • 2007 – 50,485 miles
  • 2006 – 48,564 miles
  • 2005 – 46,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,031 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,031 miles (+2,704)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,031 miles
    Test number
    133432545499
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,327 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    320245789363
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail67,324 miles (+1,494)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    955944625724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass65,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    904120870645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,830 miles (+1,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    310596149981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass64,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,204 miles
    Test number
    675403798405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,204 miles (+764)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,204 miles
    Test number
    919351663436
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass63,440 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    987360475043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,435 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    900419465066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,686 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    472154726060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,793 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    149233213529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    625862534324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,771 miles (+551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    886012034305
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass59,220 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    297088743392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail59,213 miles (+807)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    407091843486
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass58,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    408486842428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,406 miles (+1,698)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    799953142311
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass56,708 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    415473941444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,391 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    453164840362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,903 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    102485149350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,838 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    974670148367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,485 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    532084137337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,564 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    764853136340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    860652365337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,750 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    154872365339
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about K88 PGC

Does K88 PGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 PGC expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 PGC?
The MOT on K88 PGC expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 PGC done?
K88 PGC was recorded at 70,031 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 1,306 miles a year.
Has K88 PGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 PGC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on K88 PGC 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 K88 PGC find?
K88 PGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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