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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,597 cc

P487 OGNMOT history

P487 OGN is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,547 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 OGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 OGN was last recorded at 45,547 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,286 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,261 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,547 miles
  • 2025 – 43,286 miles
  • 2023 – 39,800 miles
  • 2022 – 36,536 miles
  • 2021 – 35,491 miles
  • 2020 – 35,466 miles
  • 2019 – 35,322 miles
  • 2018 – 35,087 miles
  • 2017 – 34,903 miles
  • 2016 – 34,715 miles
  • 2015 – 34,543 miles
  • 2014 – 34,271 miles
  • 2013 – 33,871 miles
  • 2012 – 33,402 miles
  • 2011 – 32,920 miles
  • 2010 – 32,440 miles
  • 2009 – 31,855 miles
  • 2008 – 31,459 miles
  • 2007 – 30,734 miles
  • 2006 – 30,258 miles
  • 2005 – 29,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,547 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    700294479103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass43,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    200614038567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail43,286 miles (+3,486)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    266226286808
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass39,800 miles (+3,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    159799577883
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass36,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    727348737099
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  6. Fail36,536 miles (+1,045)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    657291256050
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  7. Pass35,491 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,491 miles
    Test number
    743308509991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,466 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,466 miles
    Test number
    471917252095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,322 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,322 miles
    Test number
    275210616183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,087 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,087 miles
    Test number
    872783467219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,903 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,903 miles
    Test number
    935890059228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,715 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,715 miles
    Test number
    917708481421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,543 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,543 miles
    Test number
    544510055731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,271 miles (+400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,271 miles
    Test number
    457417714253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass33,871 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,871 miles
    Test number
    676757803290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,402 miles (+482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    668262312299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass32,920 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,920 miles
    Test number
    825025711292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,440 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,440 miles
    Test number
    823281210205
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass31,855 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    960431919266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass31,459 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    324474618272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,734 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,734 miles
    Test number
    960527607244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,258 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    112352416256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    29,672 miles
    Test number
    274805715285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P487 OGN

Does P487 OGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P487 OGN is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P487 OGN?
The MOT on P487 OGN is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P487 OGN done?
P487 OGN was recorded at 45,547 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has P487 OGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 OGN has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P487 OGN 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 P487 OGN find?
P487 OGN passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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