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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,597 cc

N372 MPVMOT history

N372 MPV is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 Jun 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
74,074 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
N372 MPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
27 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N372 MPV was last recorded at 74,074 miles on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2008: 8,311 miles, lower than 99,824 miles on 2 Mar 2007.
  • 8 Jul 2025: 74,074 miles, lower than 737,025 miles on 17 Jul 2024.

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
737,025 miles · 17 Jul 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,074 miles
  • 2024 – 737,025 miles
  • 2023 – 73,585 miles
  • 2022 – 72,802 miles
  • 2019 – 69,720 miles
  • 2018 – 65,843 miles
  • 2017 – 59,491 miles
  • 2016 – 51,750 miles
  • 2015 – 49,564 miles
  • 2014 – 41,396 miles
  • 2013 – 35,048 miles
  • 2012 – 27,555 miles
  • 2011 – 18,376 miles
  • 2010 – 10,253 miles
  • 2009 – 10,081 miles
  • 2008 – 8,311 miles
  • 2007 – 99,824 miles
  • 2006 – 82,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,074 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,074 miles (-662,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    471082918952
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass737,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    737,025 miles
    Test number
    986142206105
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    710844076050
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass73,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    493361685948
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail73,585 miles (+783)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    358384224548
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass72,802 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    503493338956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,800 miles (+3,080)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    727642736378
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,720 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    863232642154
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  9. Fail69,718 miles (+3,875)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    700003102160
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not bolted onto susp leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass65,843 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,843 miles
    Test number
    930118721631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,828 miles (+6,337)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    988081303927
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass59,491 miles (+80)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    116169217299
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail59,411 miles (+7,661)3 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,411 miles
    Test number
    249229214656
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass51,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,750 miles
    Test number
    134744553905
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear chassis and brake pipes underseal covering

  15. Fail51,750 miles (+2,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,750 miles
    Test number
    452895211571
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear chassis and brake pipes underseal covering

  16. Pass49,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    536046955014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,564 miles (+8,168)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    409017045046
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass41,396 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,396 miles
    Test number
    545028244019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail41,396 miles (+6,348)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,396 miles
    Test number
    757641844095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass35,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    195216143091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,048 miles (+7,493)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,048 miles
    Test number
    859906743003
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,555 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    845585052017
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near limit on inner edges and starting to go out of shape
    • NoteFront suspension bushes deteriating
    • NoteHand brake near end travel
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear flexis perishing

  23. Fail27,555 miles (+9,179)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    957532352041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near limit on inner edges and starting to go out of shape
    • NoteFront suspension bushes deteriating
    • NoteHand brake near end travel
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear flexis perishing

  24. Pass18,376 miles (+8,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,376 miles
    Test number
    325048941095
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass10,253 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,253 miles
    Test number
    190431760083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,081 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,081 miles
    Test number
    781993179240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,311 miles (-91,513)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,311 miles
    Test number
    231910878296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    99,824 miles
    Test number
    714521367062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail99,824 miles (+16,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,824 miles
    Test number
    103440967040
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass82,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    824120566053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail82,903 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    320763256057
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s front tyre starting to perish

Questions about N372 MPV

Does N372 MPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N372 MPV expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N372 MPV?
The MOT on N372 MPV expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N372 MPV done?
N372 MPV was recorded at 74,074 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
Has N372 MPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N372 MPV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on N372 MPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N372 MPV find?
N372 MPV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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