Ford Escort
White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc
K97 EEVMOT history
K97 EEV is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 3 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 May 2026
- Mileage
- 94,864 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,948 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K97 EEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 3 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K97 EEV was last recorded at 94,864 miles on 21 May 2025, 547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,317 miles · 16 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 547 miles
- Average per year
- 3,948 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,864 miles
- 2024 – 94,317 miles
- 2023 – 92,774 miles
- 2022 – 92,350 miles
- 2021 – 92,338 miles
- 2020 – 90,430 miles
- 2019 – 88,439 miles
- 2015 – 86,719 miles
- 2014 – 79,637 miles
- 2011 – 72,094 miles
- 2010 – 57,235 miles
- 2009 – 43,278 miles
- 2007 – 35,346 miles
- 2006 – 23,476 miles
- 2005 – 18,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,864 miles
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Brake hose slightly damaged both front flexi-brake pipes are poorly routed / have marks from contact (upgraded/modified brake flexis are fitted)
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,864 miles (+547)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 94,864 miles
- Test number
- 592049467468
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,317 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 94,317 miles
- Test number
- 328497198498
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,774 miles (+424)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 92,774 miles
- Test number
- 655471194677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,350 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 92,350 miles
- Test number
- 434961818211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,338 miles (+41)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,338 miles
- Test number
- 428286099954
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail92,297 miles (+1,867)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,297 miles
- Test number
- 112714592006
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,430 miles (+1,991)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,430 miles
- Test number
- 312757062975
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front flexi-brake pipes are poorly routed / have marks from contact (upgraded/modified brake flexis are fitted) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area - difficult to see clearly - borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake performance is borderline - advise repairs/adjustments
Pass88,439 miles (+12)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,439 miles
- Test number
- 462378517094
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front flexi-brake pipes are poorly routed / have marks from contact (upgraded/modified brake flexis are fitted) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear shocker is weak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area - borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch is corroded - not excessively
Fail88,427 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,427 miles
- Test number
- 774894008346
- DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front and offside front lower arm bushes have broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged both front flexi-brake pipes are poorly routed / have marks from contact (upgraded/modified brake flexis are fitted) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear shocker is weak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area - borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch is corroded - not excessively
Pass86,719 miles (+7,082)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 86,719 miles
- Test number
- 305766425189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,637 miles (+7,543)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,637 miles
- Test number
- 815222344142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 72,094 miles
- Test number
- 905799951002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,094 miles (+14,859)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,094 miles
- Test number
- 178979651010
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r chassis is corroded and has some cracks - area is twin-skinned
Pass57,235 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,235 miles
- Test number
- 224464560052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail57,235 miles (+13,957)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,235 miles
- Test number
- 812384560061
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass43,278 miles (+7,932)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,278 miles
- Test number
- 774613379074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass35,346 miles (+11,870)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,346 miles
- Test number
- 284470247347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,476 miles (+5,308)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 23,476 miles
- Test number
- 150103156398
- NoteOil leak
Pass18,168 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 18,168 miles
- Test number
- 971460755330
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about K97 EEV
- Does K97 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K97 EEV expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K97 EEV?
- The MOT on K97 EEV expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K97 EEV done?
- K97 EEV was recorded at 94,864 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 3,948 miles a year.
- Has K97 EEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K97 EEV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on K97 EEV 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 K97 EEV find?
- K97 EEV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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