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Ford Escort VAN

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,753 cc

M222 ARPMOT history

M222 ARP is a red diesel Ford Escort VAN first used on 10 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 69,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,656 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M222 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort VAN
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M222 ARP was last recorded at 69,656 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,036 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
620 miles
Average per year
3,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,656 miles
  • 2025 – 69,036 miles
  • 2024 – 68,368 miles
  • 2023 – 67,726 miles
  • 2022 – 66,990 miles
  • 2021 – 66,199 miles
  • 2020 – 65,060 miles
  • 2019 – 58,427 miles
  • 2018 – 54,337 miles
  • 2017 – 49,419 miles
  • 2016 – 39,401 miles
  • 2015 – 34,768 miles
  • 2014 – 30,584 miles
  • 2013 – 26,361 miles
  • 2012 – 21,436 miles
  • 2011 – 17,665 miles
  • 2010 – 12,680 miles
  • 2009 – 8,065 miles
  • 2008 – 5,815 miles
  • 2007 – 4,725 miles
  • 2006 – 3,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,656 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,656 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    796301206257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,036 miles (+668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    489681459486
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass68,368 miles (+642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    668420060224
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass67,726 miles (+736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    592606157458
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    151362151098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVan fitted with side skirts both sides

  6. Fail66,990 miles (+791)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    218106769529
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVan fitted with side skirts both sides

  7. Pass66,199 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,199 miles
    Test number
    926903887772
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail66,191 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    449833004270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% lower effort from nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  9. Pass65,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,060 miles
    Test number
    401616522719
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust mid section

  10. Fail65,057 miles (+6,630)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    865266355950
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust mid section

  11. Pass58,427 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,427 miles
    Test number
    820341489962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,337 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    461092721116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,419 miles (+81)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    222673406378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed underneath

  14. Fail49,338 miles (+9,937)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    725163355883
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass39,401 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,401 miles
    Test number
    304226002324
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded not holed
    • AdvisoryOsf and osr tyres slight low
    • AdvisoryOsf shocker light misting

  16. Fail39,356 miles (+4,588)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    123451821764
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mount excesively corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mount holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber light misting
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded not holed
    • AdvisoryEngine miss firing when cold
    • AdvisoryOsf and osr tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass34,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,768 miles
    Test number
    235338135191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,768 miles (+4,184)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,768 miles
    Test number
    208408735412
    • FailureNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass30,584 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    236241544447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail30,579 miles (+4,218)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,579 miles
    Test number
    147449634136
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail26,361 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,361 miles
    Test number
    577271143182
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass26,361 miles (+4,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,361 miles
    Test number
    998971243138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail21,436 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,436 miles
    Test number
    415522042139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass21,436 miles (+3,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,436 miles
    Test number
    468312842165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass17,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,665 miles
    Test number
    479458531156
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail17,665 miles (+4,985)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,665 miles
    Test number
    648398331164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass12,680 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,680 miles
    Test number
    362752030174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  28. Fail12,679 miles (+4,614)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,679 miles
    Test number
    792470230110
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  29. Pass8,065 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    8,065 miles
    Test number
    364347629136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail7,998 miles (+2,183)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,998 miles
    Test number
    541228719188
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  31. Pass5,815 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,815 miles
    Test number
    563473848101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass4,725 miles (+1,069)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    4,725 miles
    Test number
    161736487164
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing
    • NoteSlight corrosion exhaust + floors to sills -

  33. Pass3,656 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    3,656 miles
    Test number
    641084596137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail3,654 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,654 miles
    Test number
    834244176100
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Questions about M222 ARP

Does M222 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M222 ARP is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M222 ARP?
The MOT on M222 ARP is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M222 ARP done?
M222 ARP was recorded at 69,656 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,306 miles a year.
Has M222 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M222 ARP has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M222 ARP 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 M222 ARP find?
M222 ARP passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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