Ford Escort
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc
P628 RPUMOT history
P628 RPU is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,651 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 78,651 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P628 RPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 16 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P628 RPU was last recorded at 78,651 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,226 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,425 miles
- Average per year
- 1,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,651 miles
- 2025 – 76,226 miles
- 2024 – 74,050 miles
- 2023 – 72,320 miles
- 2022 – 69,335 miles
- 2021 – 68,517 miles
- 2020 – 68,504 miles
- 2019 – 68,491 miles
- 2018 – 68,402 miles
- 2017 – 67,502 miles
- 2016 – 64,787 miles
- 2015 – 61,957 miles
- 2014 – 60,581 miles
- 2013 – 58,887 miles
- 2012 – 56,740 miles
- 2011 – 53,940 miles
- 2010 – 51,220 miles
- 2009 – 45,202 miles
- 2008 – 42,299 miles
- 2007 – 41,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,651 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas pipe on back of engine has slight weap of oil (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,651 miles (+2,425)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 78,651 miles
- Test number
- 750931091889
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas pipe on back of engine has slight weap of oil (2.1.5 (a))
Pass76,226 miles (+2,176)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 76,226 miles
- Test number
- 885861552420
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass74,050 miles (+1,730)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 74,050 miles
- Test number
- 445717057754
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,320 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 72,320 miles
- Test number
- 758832093582
- AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft damper/rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s very slight (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNear side front inner drive shaft boot deteriorated
Fail72,320 miles (+17)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,320 miles
- Test number
- 891563790835
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft damper/rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s very slight (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNear side front inner drive shaft boot deteriorated
Fail72,303 miles (+2,968)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,303 miles
- Test number
- 178600993005
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass69,335 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 69,335 miles
- Test number
- 511057968402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,517 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 68,517 miles
- Test number
- 943308150184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,504 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 68,504 miles
- Test number
- 246338169396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,491 miles (+89)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 68,491 miles
- Test number
- 937164093633
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass68,402 miles (+900)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 68,402 miles
- Test number
- 560400492895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,502 miles (+2,715)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,502 miles
- Test number
- 311868030987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,787 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,787 miles
- Test number
- 531016463191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,957 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 61,957 miles
- Test number
- 919830635093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,581 miles (+1,694)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 60,581 miles
- Test number
- 409687934080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,887 miles (+2,147)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 58,887 miles
- Test number
- 935174643006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,740 miles (+2,800)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 56,740 miles
- Test number
- 199257842054
- NoteExhaust rubbers deteriorated.
Pass53,940 miles (+2,720)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 53,940 miles
- Test number
- 786952141067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,220 miles (+6,018)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,220 miles
- Test number
- 863660060021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,202 miles (+2,903)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 45,202 miles
- Test number
- 103686699482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,299 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,299 miles
- Test number
- 570330728164
- Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,299 miles (+727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,299 miles
- Test number
- 711230028165
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,572 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,572 miles
- Test number
- 771482427145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,568 miles6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,568 miles
- Test number
- 852040727133
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBattery insecure
Questions about P628 RPU
- Does P628 RPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P628 RPU is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P628 RPU?
- The MOT on P628 RPU is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P628 RPU done?
- P628 RPU was recorded at 78,651 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,920 miles a year.
- Has P628 RPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P628 RPU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on P628 RPU 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 RPU find?
- P628 RPU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas pipe on back of engine has slight weap of oil.
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