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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,299 cc

M46 EFDMOT history

M46 EFD is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 4 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 1,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
1,350 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M46 EFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M46 EFD was last recorded at 1,350 miles on 22 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2022: 1,350 miles, lower than 97,272 miles on 23 Sept 2021.

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
97,272 miles · 23 Sept 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 1,350 miles
  • 2021 – 97,272 miles
  • 2020 – 94,462 miles
  • 2019 – 92,465 miles
  • 2018 – 85,842 miles
  • 2017 – 74,193 miles
  • 2016 – 69,188 miles
  • 2015 – 64,611 miles
  • 2014 – 59,306 miles
  • 2013 – 53,427 miles
  • 2012 – 49,033 miles
  • 2011 – 38,942 miles
  • 2010 – 31,722 miles
  • 2009 – 26,994 miles
  • 2008 – 19,001 miles
  • 2007 – 16,420 miles
  • 2006 – 15,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,350 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mounting corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Corrosion to sill edge
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80R13T (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Corrosion to sill edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,350 miles (-95,922)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    1,350 miles
    Test number
    486809510076
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Corrosion to sill edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80R13T (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Corrosion to sill edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass97,272 miles (+2,810)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    319649530431
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80R13 T (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    444861561243
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,462 miles (+1,997)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    254324370932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,465 miles (+6,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    740215784952
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at seam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    485188512408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,842 miles (+11,649)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    406538596561
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass74,193 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    417178292470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail74,063 miles (+4,875)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    209604026238
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass69,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    568747891777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges on both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail69,188 miles (+4,577)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,188 miles
    Test number
    923821195736
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges on both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,611 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,611 miles
    Test number
    127674440797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,455 miles (+5,149)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    189455141659
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass59,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    398352784289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail59,306 miles (+5,879)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    658881884288
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass53,427 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    319514883257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail53,404 miles (+4,371)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    366661483234
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside rear bumper insecure

  18. Pass49,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,033 miles
    Test number
    727926582215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,033 miles (+10,091)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,033 miles
    Test number
    399815582277
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Pass38,942 miles (+7,220)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    446851351209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt slow to return

  21. Pass31,722 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,722 miles
    Test number
    772351030273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail31,722 miles (+4,728)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,722 miles
    Test number
    870461130275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass26,994 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,994 miles
    Test number
    863784159209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,992 miles (+7,991)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    361993059230
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass19,001 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,001 miles
    Test number
    260675088183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass16,420 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,420 miles
    Test number
    500093687118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,355 miles
    Test number
    293551676172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M46 EFD

Does M46 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M46 EFD expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M46 EFD?
The MOT on M46 EFD expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M46 EFD done?
M46 EFD was recorded at 1,350 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022.
Has M46 EFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M46 EFD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on M46 EFD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M46 EFD find?
M46 EFD passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 8 advisories: front bumper mounting corroded; nearside corrosion to sill edge; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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