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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

M12 BDWMOT history

M12 BDW is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 24 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
73,104 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M12 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M12 BDW was last recorded at 73,104 miles on 11 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2026: 73,104 miles, lower than 73,164 miles on 7 May 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,164 miles · 7 May 2026
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,104 miles
  • 2024 – 72,698 miles
  • 2023 – 71,986 miles
  • 2022 – 70,411 miles
  • 2021 – 68,937 miles
  • 2020 – 67,217 miles
  • 2019 – 64,952 miles
  • 2018 – 63,532 miles
  • 2017 – 62,381 miles
  • 2016 – 60,421 miles
  • 2015 – 58,650 miles
  • 2014 – 56,459 miles
  • 2013 – 54,298 miles
  • 2012 – 52,017 miles
  • 2011 – 50,194 miles
  • 2010 – 48,384 miles
  • 2009 – 46,193 miles
  • 2008 – 43,481 miles
  • 2007 – 40,657 miles
  • 2006 – 38,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,104 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,104 miles (-60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    786348968278
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail73,164 miles (+466)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    212129364875
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch at the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass72,698 miles (+712)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,698 miles
    Test number
    528743155923
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    531780607904
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail71,986 miles (+1,575)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    194093880769
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass70,411 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    175089340184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,355 miles (+1,418)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    205234289586
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass68,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    404537063697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,937 miles (+1,720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    944704928126
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass67,217 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    695484661953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,952 miles
    Test number
    742941997987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,952 miles (+1,420)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,952 miles
    Test number
    507286071879
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass63,532 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,532 miles
    Test number
    565042217547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,381 miles (+1,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,381 miles
    Test number
    136402178837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,421 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    592572933467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass58,650 miles (+2,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    535547705133
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass56,459 miles (+2,161)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,459 miles
    Test number
    546981624155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEx back box corroding
    • NoteRear leaf spring front hanger brackets starting to corrode

  18. Pass54,298 miles (+2,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    259301023465
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass52,017 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    366421912118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,194 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    195116991022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,384 miles (+2,191)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    270588210148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades split

  22. Pass46,193 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,193 miles
    Test number
    202011729428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,481 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,481 miles
    Test number
    112035018104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,657 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,657 miles
    Test number
    334909207117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,173 miles
    Test number
    724971006123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M12 BDW

Does M12 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M12 BDW is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M12 BDW?
The MOT on M12 BDW is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M12 BDW done?
M12 BDW was recorded at 73,104 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has M12 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M12 BDW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on M12 BDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M12 BDW find?
M12 BDW passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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