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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,994 cc

K98 SJEMOT history

K98 SJE is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 22 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 43,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
43,522 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 SJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
22 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 SJE was last recorded at 43,522 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,235 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,522 miles
  • 2024 – 43,235 miles
  • 2023 – 43,074 miles
  • 2020 – 43,040 miles
  • 2017 – 42,785 miles
  • 2014 – 42,440 miles
  • 2013 – 42,147 miles
  • 2011 – 41,968 miles
  • 2009 – 40,262 miles
  • 2006 – 38,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,522 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,522 miles (+287)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    43,522 miles
    Test number
    796754225685
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass43,235 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    243424570968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,074 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    921082476801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,040 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    252321705382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    824011537393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  6. Fail42,785 miles (+345)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    119000520460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  7. Pass42,440 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    177232794181
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
  8. Pass42,147 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,147 miles
    Test number
    715299693177
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
  9. Pass41,968 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    147287611269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,262 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,262 miles
    Test number
    351070309192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    384816986405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K98 SJE

Does K98 SJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 SJE is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K98 SJE?
The MOT on K98 SJE is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K98 SJE done?
K98 SJE was recorded at 43,522 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 247 miles a year.
Has K98 SJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 SJE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2017.
Has the mileage on K98 SJE 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 K98 SJE find?
K98 SJE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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