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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

K8 TRPMOT history

K8 TRP is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,233 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TRP was last recorded at 89,233 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,233 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,233 miles
  • 2012 – 84,604 miles
  • 2011 – 79,947 miles
  • 2010 – 74,146 miles
  • 2009 – 69,549 miles
  • 2008 – 65,147 miles
  • 2007 – 60,342 miles
  • 2006 – 52,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,233 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs driving (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished would replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg rear not within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished would replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs not with in 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFog light switch sticking onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle has rusty all overRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,233 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    617534048622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs driving (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished would replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg rear not within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished would replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs not with in 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFog light switch sticking on
    • AdvisoryVehicle has rusty all over

  2. Fail89,233 miles (+4,629)14 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    254424408454
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing on seat (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg rear not within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs not with in 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFog light switch sticking on
    • AdvisoryVehicle has rusty all over

  3. Pass84,604 miles (+4,657)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,604 miles
    Test number
    125065302318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides rear outer body sills heavily corrodded. nearside rear wheel arch section corrodded .nearside rear chassis section heavily corrodded .
    • NoteNearside rear inner wheel arch section outside prescribed area corrodded to excess.

  4. Pass79,947 miles (+5,801)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    647579111337
    • NoteClutch worn
    • NoteCorrosion at brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion at front inner wheel arches
    • NoteCorrosion at offside front floor
    • NoteCorrosion at offside front roof corner
    • NoteLong travel at parking brake lever
    • NoteOil pressure switch leaking
    • NoteRear tyre pressures low
    • NoteWear at nearside front lower arm rear bush

  5. Pass74,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,146 miles
    Test number
    311981120336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,146 miles (+4,597)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,146 miles
    Test number
    433285510373
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass69,549 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    334414719356
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres edges worn
    • NoteFront no plate condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre uneven wear
    • NotePetrol filter rusted
    • NoteRear and offside front brake pipes rusted
    • NoteSills rusting

  8. Fail69,549 miles (+4,402)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,549 miles
    Test number
    530213219369
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres edges worn
    • NoteFront no plate condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre uneven wear
    • NotePetrol filter rusted
    • NoteRear and offside front brake pipes rusted
    • NoteSills rusting

  9. Pass65,147 miles (+4,805)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    483257698244
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut
    • NoteNearside rear tyre uneven wear
    • NoteRear sills rusted

  10. Pass60,342 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    623264517329
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear
    • NoteNearside sill edge rusted

  11. Fail60,342 miles (+7,474)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    633374017356
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear
    • NoteNearside sill edge rusted

  12. Pass52,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    812089376277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,868 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    384689376264
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about K8 TRP

Does K8 TRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 TRP is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 TRP?
The MOT on K8 TRP is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 TRP done?
K8 TRP was recorded at 89,233 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,830 miles a year.
Has K8 TRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TRP has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 TRP 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 K8 TRP find?
K8 TRP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 12 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs driving; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished would replace soon, and 9 more.

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