Ford Escort
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc
P252 AAYMOT history
P252 AAY is a green petrol Ford Escort first used on 30 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,419 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 57,419 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P252 AAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Sept 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P252 AAY was last recorded at 57,419 miles on 26 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,412 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,419 miles
- 2025 – 57,412 miles
- 2024 – 57,092 miles
- 2022 – 57,078 miles
- 2021 – 57,032 miles
- 2020 – 56,937 miles
- 2019 – 56,825 miles
- 2018 – 56,664 miles
- 2017 – 56,472 miles
- 2016 – 56,275 miles
- 2015 – 56,143 miles
- 2014 – 55,798 miles
- 2013 – 53,546 miles
- 2012 – 48,966 miles
- 2011 – 44,709 miles
- 2010 – 40,587 miles
- 2009 – 36,379 miles
- 2008 – 33,542 miles
- 2007 – 31,863 miles
- 2006 – 30,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,419 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,419 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 57,419 miles
- Test number
- 589464531861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,412 miles (+320)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 57,412 miles
- Test number
- 845639035043
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass57,092 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 57,092 miles
- Test number
- 662733029879
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail57,089 miles (+11)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,089 miles
- Test number
- 676944615471
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,078 miles (+46)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 57,078 miles
- Test number
- 365034218666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,032 miles (+95)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 57,032 miles
- Test number
- 970306043880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,937 miles (+112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 56,937 miles
- Test number
- 608218128262
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,825 miles (+161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,825 miles
- Test number
- 163423466182
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,664 miles (+192)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,664 miles
- Test number
- 953503382181
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,472 miles (+197)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 56,472 miles
- Test number
- 124326545789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,275 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 56,275 miles
- Test number
- 557419807923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,143 miles (+345)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 56,143 miles
- Test number
- 868728985162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,798 miles (+2,252)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 55,798 miles
- Test number
- 566222404281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,546 miles (+2)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 53,546 miles
- Test number
- 388912253113
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Fail53,544 miles (+4,578)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,544 miles
- Test number
- 507951153103
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
Pass48,966 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,966 miles
- Test number
- 569116662042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,709 miles (+4,122)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 44,709 miles
- Test number
- 355709461035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,587 miles
- Test number
- 330111470068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,587 miles (+4,208)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,587 miles
- Test number
- 103951270415
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight ware on inner tyre off side front.
Pass36,379 miles (+2,837)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,379 miles
- Test number
- 123280779469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 33,542 miles
- Test number
- 824110558062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,542 miles (+1,679)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,542 miles
- Test number
- 940370658099
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass31,863 miles (+1,665)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,863 miles
- Test number
- 880246947059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,198 miles
- Test number
- 213404746025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P252 AAY
- Does P252 AAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P252 AAY is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P252 AAY?
- The MOT on P252 AAY is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P252 AAY done?
- P252 AAY was recorded at 57,419 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
- Has P252 AAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P252 AAY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on P252 AAY 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 P252 AAY find?
- P252 AAY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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