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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P515 WDDMOT history

P515 WDD is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 6,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
6,075 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 WDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 WDD was last recorded at 6,075 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2022: 2,295 miles, lower than 101,642 miles on 10 Jul 2021.

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
5,133 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 6,075 miles
  • 2023 – 5,133 miles
  • 2022 – 2,331 miles
  • 2021 – 101,642 miles
  • 2019 – 99,991 miles
  • 2016 – 96,267 miles
  • 2014 – 95,918 miles
  • 2012 – 89,123 miles
  • 2010 – 75,577 miles
  • 2009 – 71,733 miles
  • 2008 – 69,020 miles
  • 2006 – 66,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,075 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded

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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear both inner wheel arches corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake pad carriers fitted with wrong size bolts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Previous welding repairs covered in undersill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,075 miles (+942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    6,075 miles
    Test number
    562184314688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded
  2. Pass5,133 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    5,133 miles
    Test number
    247784208967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass2,331 miles (+36)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    2,331 miles
    Test number
    758512386308
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both inner wheel arches corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad carriers fitted with wrong size bolts
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted so that welding repair cannot be seen
    • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs covered in undersill
  4. Fail2,295 miles (-99,347)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,295 miles
    Test number
    244548664870
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both inner wheel arches corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad carriers fitted with wrong size bolts
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted
    • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs covered in undersill
  5. Pass101,642 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,642 miles
    Test number
    810191271224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Pass99,991 miles (+3,724)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,991 miles
    Test number
    641605362036
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills have plastic oversills fitted so unable to assess condition of actual outer sills
  7. Pass96,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    472550793868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,267 miles (+349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    675079290100
    • FailureCentre Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  9. Pass95,918 miles (+6,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,918 miles
    Test number
    427575714011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  10. Pass89,123 miles (+6,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,123 miles
    Test number
    749519252354
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass83,012 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    737531712033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail83,003 miles (+7,426)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    276824602098
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass75,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,577 miles
    Test number
    853359180165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,577 miles (+3,844)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,577 miles
    Test number
    974051980166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass71,733 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    144440849181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,020 miles (+2,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,020 miles
    Test number
    861984808039
    • NoteO/s front wheel not aloy
  17. Pass66,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    464744706356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P515 WDD

Does P515 WDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 WDD is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P515 WDD?
The MOT on P515 WDD is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 WDD done?
P515 WDD was recorded at 6,075 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
Has P515 WDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 WDD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on P515 WDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P515 WDD find?
P515 WDD passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; both sills slightly corroded.

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