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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

M128 MVPMOT history

M128 MVP is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 11 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,167 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M128 MVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M128 MVP was last recorded at 68,167 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,167 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,167 miles
  • 2024 – 58,500 miles
  • 2023 – 54,955 miles
  • 2022 – 46,657 miles
  • 2021 – 41,392 miles
  • 2020 – 38,111 miles
  • 2019 – 35,919 miles
  • 2018 – 33,150 miles
  • 2017 – 28,518 miles
  • 2016 – 24,328 miles
  • 2014 – 23,889 miles
  • 2013 – 19,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,167 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear floor (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,167 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    551074824640
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail68,167 miles (+9,667)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    585833695178
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded

  3. Pass58,500 miles (+3,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    941950903855
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,955 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,955 miles
    Test number
    994871203184
    • 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))

  5. Fail54,923 miles (+8,266)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    910434605998
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

  6. Pass46,657 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    46,657 miles
    Test number
    482670873823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,392 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,392 miles
    Test number
    967348528471
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail41,345 miles (+3,234)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    438356054961
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass38,111 miles (+2,192)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,111 miles
    Test number
    638703691021
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both outer cv boots deteriorated

  10. Pass35,919 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,919 miles
    Test number
    724550590953
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail35,919 miles (+2,769)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,919 miles
    Test number
    410115246471
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass33,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    820353636099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,150 miles (+4,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    708081469205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass28,518 miles (+4,190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,518 miles
    Test number
    918544912308
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer hole and blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass24,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    707711346743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,328 miles (+439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    309893842589
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass23,889 miles (+4,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,889 miles
    Test number
    627135924300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass19,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,572 miles
    Test number
    176349933357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail19,572 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,572 miles
    Test number
    785738933397
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about M128 MVP

Does M128 MVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M128 MVP is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M128 MVP?
The MOT on M128 MVP is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M128 MVP done?
M128 MVP was recorded at 68,167 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has M128 MVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M128 MVP has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M128 MVP 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 M128 MVP find?
M128 MVP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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