
Ford Escort
White · Diesel · 1996 · 1,753 cc
P628 ODTMOT history
P628 ODT is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 38 MOT tests, with 79,463 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 79,463 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 38
- 22 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 662 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P628 ODT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 31 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P628 ODT was last recorded at 79,463 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,974 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 489 miles
- Average per year
- 662 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,463 miles
- 2025 – 78,974 miles
- 2024 – 78,317 miles
- 2023 – 77,625 miles
- 2022 – 76,802 miles
- 2021 – 75,665 miles
- 2020 – 75,285 miles
- 2019 – 74,566 miles
- 2018 – 73,637 miles
- 2017 – 72,806 miles
- 2016 – 72,292 miles
- 2014 – 70,340 miles
- 2013 – 70,071 miles
- 2012 – 69,809 miles
- 2011 – 69,491 miles
- 2010 – 68,933 miles
- 2009 – 68,278 miles
- 2008 – 67,299 miles
- 2007 – 66,730 miles
- 2006 – 66,579 miles
- 2005 – 65,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front water leak from radiator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
38 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,463 miles (+489)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 79,463 miles
- Test number
- 549472146459
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass78,974 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 78,974 miles
- Test number
- 443538674394
- MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryAll under side covered with heavy under seal
Fail78,974 miles (+657)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,974 miles
- Test number
- 844086631862
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryAll under side covered with heavy under seal
Pass78,317 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 78,317 miles
- Test number
- 894140290726
- AdvisoryFront water leak from radiator
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail78,286 miles (+661)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,286 miles
- Test number
- 871442239268
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront water leak from radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass77,625 miles (+823)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,625 miles
- Test number
- 379173116947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass76,802 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 76,802 miles
- Test number
- 184007319546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,798 miles (+1,133)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,798 miles
- Test number
- 361103749004
- DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,665 miles (+380)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,665 miles
- Test number
- 745644042662
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass75,285 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 75,285 miles
- Test number
- 324971733360
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail75,283 miles (+717)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,283 miles
- Test number
- 585561656144
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass74,566 miles (+929)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,566 miles
- Test number
- 403371107387
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,637 miles (+98)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,637 miles
- Test number
- 688914533254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Fail73,539 miles (+733)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,539 miles
- Test number
- 752606927978
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Pass72,806 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,806 miles
- Test number
- 390565627539
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)
Fail72,806 miles (+514)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,806 miles
- Test number
- 387817940926
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.B.2)
Pass72,292 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 72,292 miles
- Test number
- 673871300766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Fail72,291 miles (+1,951)3 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,291 miles
- Test number
- 817356962775
- DangerousFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section @ nearside front LEAKING! (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Battery carrier box behind servo (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,340 miles (+269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 70,340 miles
- Test number
- 378454994027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,071 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 70,071 miles
- Test number
- 406902683121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth outer sill are getting weak
- NoteWater in offside headlight beam pattern is ok
Fail70,071 miles (+262)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,071 miles
- Test number
- 547382683178
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth outer sill are getting weak
- NoteWater in offside headlight beam pattern is ok
Pass69,809 miles (+5)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 69,809 miles
- Test number
- 458009802273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside Rear Tyre Walls Cracking
Fail69,804 miles (+313)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,804 miles
- Test number
- 666498902253
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside Rear Tyre Walls Cracking
Fail69,491 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,491 miles
- Test number
- 316793011294
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slight cracks to tread and outter side wall
Pass69,491 miles (+558)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 69,491 miles
- Test number
- 497813211293
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slight cracks to tread and outter side wall
Pass68,933 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 68,933 miles
- Test number
- 373075320451
- NoteN/s/r tyre side wall cracking
Fail68,933 miles (+655)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,933 miles
- Test number
- 952465720271
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteN/s/r tyre side wall cracking
Pass68,278 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 68,278 miles
- Test number
- 373083569347
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly ?.
Fail68,278 miles (+266)3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,278 miles
- Test number
- 923193969371
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly ?.
Pass68,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 68,012 miles
- Test number
- 592522009048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,012 miles (+713)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,012 miles
- Test number
- 814482109016
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Pass67,299 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 67,299 miles
- Test number
- 534953218143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,274 miles (+544)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,274 miles
- Test number
- 232497588062
- DangerousOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass66,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,730 miles
- Test number
- 474575897091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,730 miles (+151)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,730 miles
- Test number
- 192365497413
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass66,579 miles (+920)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 66,579 miles
- Test number
- 223755086154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,659 miles (+128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 65,659 miles
- Test number
- 170199965214
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail65,531 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,531 miles
- Test number
- 322419555415
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about P628 ODT
- Does P628 ODT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P628 ODT is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P628 ODT?
- The MOT on P628 ODT is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P628 ODT done?
- P628 ODT was recorded at 79,463 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 662 miles a year.
- Has P628 ODT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P628 ODT has failed 16 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on P628 ODT 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 P628 ODT find?
- P628 ODT passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; towball/hitch not fitted at time of test.
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