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Ford Escort

Pink · Petrol · 1995 · 1,597 cc

M223 XTWMOT history

M223 XTW is a pink petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 6,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
6,823 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M223 XTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
14 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M223 XTW was last recorded at 6,823 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2015: 584 miles, lower than 99,772 miles on 12 May 2014.

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
6,823 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 6,823 miles
  • 2018 – 4,521 miles
  • 2017 – 1,469 miles
  • 2015 – 584 miles
  • 2014 – 99,772 miles
  • 2013 – 98,542 miles
  • 2012 – 97,705 miles
  • 2011 – 96,293 miles
  • 2010 – 93,208 miles
  • 2009 – 90,314 miles
  • 2008 – 88,394 miles
  • 2007 – 86,590 miles
  • 2006 – 85,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,823 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    6,823 miles
    Test number
    482314525196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail6,823 miles (+2,302)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,823 miles
    Test number
    432522642264
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass4,521 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    4,521 miles
    Test number
    606612731613
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  4. Pass1,469 miles (+885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    1,469 miles
    Test number
    325064878032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass584 miles (-99,188)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    584 miles
    Test number
    325311235160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,772 miles (+1,230)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,772 miles
    Test number
    507062734114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass98,542 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    886279113197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,705 miles (+1,412)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,705 miles
    Test number
    567308312144
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/S/F brake disc slightly corroded on inside edge
    • NoteOil leak from oil pressure switch

  9. Pass96,293 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    975157411194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre has slight cuts

  10. Fail96,293 miles (+3,085)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    628706011102
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre has slight cuts

  11. Pass93,208 miles (+2,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    281470020444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  12. Pass90,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    964598119172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,314 miles (+1,920)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    863417319192
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,394 miles (+1,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    592386618189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail86,590 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    771201227126
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass86,590 miles (+1,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    960081127161
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass85,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    621538156180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M223 XTW

Does M223 XTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M223 XTW expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M223 XTW?
The MOT on M223 XTW expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M223 XTW done?
M223 XTW was recorded at 6,823 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
Has M223 XTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M223 XTW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on M223 XTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M223 XTW find?
M223 XTW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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