Ford Escort
Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc
P263 GGMMOT history
P263 GGM is a purple petrol Ford Escort first used on 17 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 99,903 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,580 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P263 GGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 17 Apr 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
P263 GGM was last recorded at 99,903 miles on 3 May 2024, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 May 2010: 94,148 miles, lower than 94,151 miles on 1 May 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 99,821 miles · 27 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 82 miles
- Average per year
- 1,580 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,903 miles
- 2022 – 99,821 miles
- 2011 – 98,654 miles
- 2010 – 94,148 miles
- 2009 – 90,508 miles
- 2008 – 84,410 miles
- 2007 – 80,128 miles
- 2006 – 71,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail99,903 miles
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Surface rust to the bode and components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
12 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail99,903 miles (+82)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,903 miles
- Test number
- 827318914005
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,821 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,821 miles
- Test number
- 528481443766
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust to the bode and components
Fail99,821 miles (+1,167)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,821 miles
- Test number
- 555145664285
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust to the bode and components
Pass98,654 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 98,654 miles
- Test number
- 357854741181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,650 miles (+4,502)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,650 miles
- Test number
- 135908931115
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass94,148 miles (-3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 94,148 miles
- Test number
- 424467920123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail94,151 miles (+3,643)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,151 miles
- Test number
- 272931620192
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteAprox £100.00 + vat for welding
- NoteService brake effort slightly reduced n/s/r
Pass90,508 miles (+6,098)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 90,508 miles
- Test number
- 992987329125
- NoteBoth sills are starting to corrode not excessive at time of test.
Pass84,410 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 84,410 miles
- Test number
- 642647938104
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass80,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 80,128 miles
- Test number
- 790112357166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,121 miles (+8,535)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,121 miles
- Test number
- 444662757133
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteThe catalitic converter has been damaged, dented and heat shield has been damaged.
Pass71,586 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 71,586 miles
- Test number
- 874210156190
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Questions about P263 GGM
- Does P263 GGM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P263 GGM expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P263 GGM?
- The MOT on P263 GGM expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P263 GGM done?
- P263 GGM was recorded at 99,903 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 1,580 miles a year.
- Has P263 GGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P263 GGM has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on P263 GGM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P263 GGM find?
- P263 GGM failed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 6 more.
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