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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

M171 GHPMOT history

M171 GHP is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 13 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
77,559 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M171 GHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
13 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M171 GHP was last recorded at 77,559 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,551 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,559 miles
  • 2023 – 76,934 miles
  • 2022 – 75,939 miles
  • 2021 – 75,132 miles
  • 2020 – 74,478 miles
  • 2019 – 72,543 miles
  • 2018 – 71,307 miles
  • 2017 – 70,451 miles
  • 2016 – 68,508 miles
  • 2015 – 67,094 miles
  • 2014 – 66,249 miles
  • 2013 – 64,334 miles
  • 2012 – 62,530 miles
  • 2011 – 61,577 miles
  • 2010 – 60,406 miles
  • 2009 – 59,418 miles
  • 2008 – 58,636 miles
  • 2007 – 57,583 miles
  • 2006 – 56,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within area of brake hose ferrule, in wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perished/ Split Inner Sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,559 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    657732501509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within area of brake hose ferrule, in wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,551 miles (+617)8 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    349514532745
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 holes (sill & wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Within area of brake hose ferrule, in wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,934 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,934 miles
    Test number
    185156938260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail76,932 miles (+993)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,932 miles
    Test number
    472455788790
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass75,939 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    204508318081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S & O/S sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    757617210664
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch-inoperative self canceling position.
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in other black material-front and rear axle-over suspension-brakes-steering-chassis-components and prescribed areas.

  7. Fail75,132 miles (+654)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    702454863465
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords So perishing-multiple cuts-deep enough to reach a ply-cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords So perishing-multiple cuts-deep enough to reach a ply-cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch-inoperative self canceling position.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in other black material-front and rear axle-over suspension-brakes-steering-chassis-components and prescribed areas.

  8. Pass74,478 miles (+1,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,478 miles
    Test number
    516682733780
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass72,543 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    311733688266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail72,543 miles (+1,236)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    984775819736
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Debonded/ Hard Up Against Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass71,307 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    221878579526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisorySlight Corrosion Starting To Both front Brake Pipes

  12. Fail71,307 miles (+856)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    656290447678
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisorySlight Corrosion Starting To Both front Brake Pipes

  13. Pass70,451 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    986015000542
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Heavily Perished/ Split Inner Sidewalls
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil Leaks-Filter Seal & Sump Plug
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorber Damping Effects Reduced

  14. Fail70,451 miles (+1,943)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    422767665782
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Heavily Perished/ Split Inner Sidewalls
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil Leaks-Filter Seal & Sump Plug
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock Absorber Damping Effects Reduced
    • AdvisorySlight Brake Bind offside Rear

  15. Pass68,508 miles (+1,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,508 miles
    Test number
    752600144953
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake slightly low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r foot brake low

  16. Pass67,094 miles (+845)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    136191895018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

  17. Pass66,249 miles (+1,915)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    395523884043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slighlt

  18. Pass64,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    455821583061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,334 miles (+1,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    179920683461
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass62,530 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    215217172051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass61,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,577 miles
    Test number
    687587571022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,577 miles (+1,171)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,577 miles
    Test number
    188057071032
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Fail60,406 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    270035970058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass60,406 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    913015070008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,418 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    134443789034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,636 miles (+1,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    264715388019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres showing sighns of deteriation

  27. Pass57,583 miles (+1,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    622211077048
    • NoteAll four tyres showing sighns of deteriation at top of side walls

  28. Pass56,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    154206176055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail56,326 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    850626076028
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about M171 GHP

Does M171 GHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M171 GHP expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M171 GHP?
The MOT on M171 GHP expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M171 GHP done?
M171 GHP was recorded at 77,559 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 1,175 miles a year.
Has M171 GHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M171 GHP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on M171 GHP 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 M171 GHP find?
M171 GHP passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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