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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

M247 EBJMOT history

M247 EBJ is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2021 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 27,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2021
Mileage
27,034 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 EBJ
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
31 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

M247 EBJ was last recorded at 27,034 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,498 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 27,034 miles
  • 2020 – 25,498 miles
  • 2019 – 24,394 miles
  • 2018 – 23,094 miles
  • 2017 – 21,154 miles
  • 2016 – 19,557 miles
  • 2015 – 17,580 miles
  • 2008 – 17,573 miles
  • 2007 – 17,541 miles
  • 2006 – 17,535 miles
  • 2005 – 17,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail27,034 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail27,034 miles (+1,536)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,034 miles
    Test number
    665260438336
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  2. Pass25,498 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,498 miles
    Test number
    352583712176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail25,494 miles (+1,100)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,494 miles
    Test number
    923563931034
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass24,394 miles (+1,300)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,394 miles
    Test number
    930644274663
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass23,094 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,094 miles
    Test number
    894005303440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,154 miles (+1,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,154 miles
    Test number
    782155575803
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding when wheels are rotated
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on dash indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on the inside edges
    • AdvisoryThough emission pass catlitic converter collapse rattling inside

  7. Pass19,557 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,557 miles
    Test number
    483064451607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    295320755471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail17,580 miles (+7)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    909110455107
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass17,573 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,573 miles
    Test number
    953640148316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,541 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,541 miles
    Test number
    852312717396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,535 miles (+338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,535 miles
    Test number
    683542016379
    • NoteRear tyres slightly distorted

  13. Pass17,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,197 miles
    Test number
    424164615434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M247 EBJ

Does M247 EBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M247 EBJ expired on 20 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M247 EBJ?
The MOT on M247 EBJ expired on 20 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M247 EBJ done?
M247 EBJ was recorded at 27,034 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 611 miles a year.
Has M247 EBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 EBJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on M247 EBJ 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 M247 EBJ find?
M247 EBJ failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.

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