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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,597 cc

P303 ROOMOT history

P303 ROO is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 27,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,651 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P303 ROO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P303 ROO was last recorded at 27,651 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2010: 7,988 miles, lower than 99,395 miles on 6 Jul 2009.

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
27,491 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,651 miles
  • 2025 – 27,491 miles
  • 2024 – 26,977 miles
  • 2023 – 26,432 miles
  • 2022 – 23,182 miles
  • 2015 – 20,563 miles
  • 2014 – 16,591 miles
  • 2013 – 13,072 miles
  • 2011 – 11,876 miles
  • 2010 – 7,988 miles
  • 2009 – 99,395 miles
  • 2008 – 97,329 miles
  • 2007 – 95,338 miles
  • 2006 – 92,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,651 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,651 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,651 miles
    Test number
    314196615808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass27,491 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    27,491 miles
    Test number
    393153403962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,977 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,977 miles
    Test number
    163405165199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,432 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,432 miles
    Test number
    354903619648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,431 miles (+3,249)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,431 miles
    Test number
    863079384356
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass23,182 miles (+2,619)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,182 miles
    Test number
    857269282029
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass20,563 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,563 miles
    Test number
    864703946908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,591 miles (+3,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,591 miles
    Test number
    999016374046
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass13,072 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,072 miles
    Test number
    566358173059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,876 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,876 miles
    Test number
    788435161135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,988 miles (-91,407)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,988 miles
    Test number
    302109360163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,395 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,395 miles
    Test number
    420607389188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    320463228185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,329 miles (+1,991)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    393872728184
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass95,338 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    95,338 miles
    Test number
    152316117195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    620067516117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P303 ROO

Does P303 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P303 ROO is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P303 ROO?
The MOT on P303 ROO is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P303 ROO done?
P303 ROO was recorded at 27,651 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026.
Has P303 ROO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P303 ROO has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on P303 ROO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P303 ROO find?
P303 ROO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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