Ford Escort
Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,392 cc
K97 PRGMOT history
K97 PRG is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 10 Sept 1992. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 35,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 35,308 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K97 PRG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,392 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 10 Sept 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K97 PRG was last recorded at 35,308 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 35,303 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 35,308 miles
- 2023 – 35,291 miles
- 2022 – 34,854 miles
- 2020 – 34,752 miles
- 2019 – 33,424 miles
- 2011 – 33,411 miles
- 2007 – 33,024 miles
- 2006 – 31,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,308 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s o/s both rear axle mounting corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,308 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 35,308 miles
- Test number
- 370150029126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryN/s o/s both rear axle mounting corroded
Fail35,303 miles (+12)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,303 miles
- Test number
- 479797984967
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryN/s o/s both rear axle mounting corroded
Pass35,291 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 35,291 miles
- Test number
- 742146259097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,854 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 34,854 miles
- Test number
- 557224786376
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail34,851 miles (+99)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,851 miles
- Test number
- 847468231683
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sll (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass34,752 miles (+1,328)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 34,752 miles
- Test number
- 258222574867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass33,424 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 33,424 miles
- Test number
- 829435215627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,411 miles (+387)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 33,411 miles
- Test number
- 836479141083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,024 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 33,024 miles
- Test number
- 552086207265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 31,639 miles
- Test number
- 731523176159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,639 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,639 miles
- Test number
- 501022776107
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteIncorrect type of wheel nuts fitted for wheel type
Questions about K97 PRG
- Does K97 PRG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K97 PRG expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K97 PRG?
- The MOT on K97 PRG expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K97 PRG done?
- K97 PRG was recorded at 35,308 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 195 miles a year.
- Has K97 PRG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K97 PRG has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on K97 PRG 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 PRG find?
- K97 PRG passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; corrosion under vehicle, and 1 more.
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