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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

P208 KCSMOT history

P208 KCS is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
980 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2020
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 KCS was last recorded at 980 miles on 6 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2020: 980 miles, lower than 54,597 miles on 9 Feb 2008.

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
54,597 miles · 9 Feb 2008

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 980 miles
  • 2008 – 54,597 miles
  • 2007 – 54,572 miles
  • 2006 – 50,330 miles
  • 2005 – 44,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryUnderbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection.
  • AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified for competition use only.

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.

  • Vehicle modified for competition use

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    391776236639
    • AdvisoryUnderbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified for competition use only.

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    595978047947
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified for competition use

  3. Pass980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    980 miles
    Test number
    712519504949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified for competition use

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    740953857871
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is modified for motorsport use

  5. Pass54,597 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,597 miles
    Test number
    821930348077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail54,572 miles (+4,242)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    353795557382
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  7. Pass50,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,330 miles
    Test number
    381847306480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,330 miles (+5,861)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,330 miles
    Test number
    712716606233
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass44,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    790769305299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about P208 KCS

Does P208 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P208 KCS expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P208 KCS?
The MOT on P208 KCS expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P208 KCS done?
P208 KCS was recorded at 980 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2020.
Has P208 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P208 KCS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2007.
Has the mileage on P208 KCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P208 KCS find?
P208 KCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection.; vehicle heavily modified for competition use only..

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