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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,597 cc

M708 FPVMOT history

M708 FPV is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 10 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2023
Mileage
56,381 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M708 FPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
10 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M708 FPV was last recorded at 56,381 miles on 26 Feb 2022, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,040 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
341 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 56,381 miles
  • 2021 – 53,265 miles
  • 2020 – 43,509 miles
  • 2019 – 36,681 miles
  • 2018 – 36,595 miles
  • 2017 – 36,445 miles
  • 2016 – 36,208 miles
  • 2015 – 35,741 miles
  • 2014 – 32,254 miles
  • 2013 – 27,227 miles
  • 2012 – 25,620 miles
  • 2011 – 24,968 miles
  • 2010 – 23,986 miles
  • 2009 – 23,142 miles
  • 2008 – 22,409 miles
  • 2007 – 21,834 miles
  • 2006 – 21,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner sills and rear chassis but not excessive
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,381 miles (+341)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,381 miles
    Test number
    952348157486
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner sills and rear chassis but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  2. Fail56,040 miles (+2,775)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    397710099243
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad not seated correctly in carrier (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner sills and rear chassis both sides but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,265 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    396826690209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,262 miles (+9,753)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,262 miles
    Test number
    309042929200
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass43,509 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,509 miles
    Test number
    312227362082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail43,500 miles (+6,819)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,500 miles
    Test number
    127313645262
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass36,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    152022042576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail36,680 miles (+85)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    255807022083
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail36,595 miles (+150)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,595 miles
    Test number
    532068672483
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass36,445 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,445 miles
    Test number
    795118228700
    • AdvisoryNsf headlight slight water

  11. Pass36,208 miles (+467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,208 miles
    Test number
    186078532488
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre starting to crack

  12. Pass35,741 miles (+3,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    708691535174
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass32,254 miles (+77)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    729941024136
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear on edges
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f wishbone bush
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  14. Fail32,177 miles (+4,950)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    518585014162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f wishbone bush
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Pass27,227 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,227 miles
    Test number
    477469723177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,126 miles (+1,506)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    566623823128
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass25,620 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,620 miles
    Test number
    228832122479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,968 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,968 miles
    Test number
    388744021173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,986 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    283150920455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,142 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,142 miles
    Test number
    444108629190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,409 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,409 miles
    Test number
    774869428106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,834 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    271068227465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,462 miles
    Test number
    230779726456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M708 FPV

Does M708 FPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M708 FPV expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M708 FPV?
The MOT on M708 FPV expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M708 FPV done?
M708 FPV was recorded at 56,381 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2022, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has M708 FPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M708 FPV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on M708 FPV 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 M708 FPV find?
M708 FPV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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