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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,597 cc

P261 GOPMOT history

P261 GOP is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 8 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
644 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
10 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P261 GOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

P261 GOP was last recorded at 644 miles on 18 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2022: 7,335 miles, lower than 97,085 miles on 20 Mar 2020.
  • 18 Mar 2024: 644 miles, lower than 97,199 miles on 7 Apr 2023.

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
97,199 miles · 7 Apr 2023

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 644 miles
  • 2023 – 97,199 miles
  • 2022 – 7,335 miles
  • 2020 – 97,085 miles
  • 2015 – 96,145 miles
  • 2013 – 95,009 miles
  • 2012 – 88,517 miles
  • 2011 – 82,273 miles
  • 2010 – 74,859 miles
  • 2009 – 67,089 miles
  • 2008 – 65,143 miles
  • 2006 – 64,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail644 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring behind o/s/f headlight unit (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring behind both front headlights (4.11 (a) (ii))
  • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Live wire from battery to rear of engine badly routed and insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorPosition lamp not working All inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail644 miles (-96,555)1 dangerous13 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    644 miles
    Test number
    980522087487
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring behind o/s/f headlight unit (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring behind both front headlights (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Live wire from battery to rear of engine badly routed and insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    360703919547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,199 miles (+89,864)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    116761355342
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail7,335 miles (-89,750)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,335 miles
    Test number
    875924690642
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,085 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,085 miles
    Test number
    926493072424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail97,075 miles (+930)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,075 miles
    Test number
    779488355305
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass96,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,145 miles
    Test number
    169089815166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail96,145 miles (+1,136)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,145 miles
    Test number
    148915705109
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass95,009 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,009 miles
    Test number
    859558023269
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear silencer baffles rattling

  10. Fail95,001 miles (+27)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    179024823277
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake pipes pittered
    • NoteNearside outer cv boot cracking
    • NoteRear silencer baffles rattling

  11. Fail94,974 miles (+6,457)14 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,974 miles
    Test number
    667674713232
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer cv boot cracking
    • NoteRear silencer baffles rattling

  12. Pass88,517 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    826816022292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads are low (imbalance?)
    • NoteWiper blade split
    • NoteBattrery loose in tray

  13. Fail88,510 miles (+89)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    135156222250
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads are low (imbalance?)
    • NoteWiper blade split
    • NoteBattrery loose in tray

  14. Fail88,421 miles (+6,148)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    998628902216
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBattery loose in tray
    • NoteNearside front brake pads are low
    • NoteNearside wiper end split

  15. Pass82,273 miles (+7,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    169300911280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass74,859 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,859 miles
    Test number
    314042010225
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail74,858 miles (+7,769)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    681540110240
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

  18. Pass67,089 miles (+1,946)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    994537799123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass65,143 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    603463308294
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass64,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    174718896027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P261 GOP

Does P261 GOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P261 GOP expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P261 GOP?
The MOT on P261 GOP expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P261 GOP done?
P261 GOP was recorded at 644 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024.
Has P261 GOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P261 GOP has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P261 GOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P261 GOP find?
P261 GOP failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring behind o/s/f headlight unit; driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring behind both front headlights, and 12 more.

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