Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,753 cc
P944 FDPMOT history
P944 FDP is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 12 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 7,764 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 7,764 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P944 FDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 12 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P944 FDP was last recorded at 7,764 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Oct 2023: 3,326 miles, lower than 99,465 miles on 1 Nov 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 7,754 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 7,764 miles
- 2023 – 3,326 miles
- 2022 – 99,465 miles
- 2021 – 94,482 miles
- 2020 – 90,437 miles
- 2018 – 85,576 miles
- 2017 – 81,715 miles
- 2016 – 74,922 miles
- 2015 – 70,193 miles
- 2014 – 67,176 miles
- 2013 – 64,739 miles
- 2012 – 64,495 miles
- 2011 – 63,902 miles
- 2010 – 63,160 miles
- 2009 – 55,500 miles
- 2008 – 42,972 miles
- 2007 – 34,931 miles
- 2006 – 31,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass7,764 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills along vehicle corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel along side of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass7,764 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 7,764 miles
- Test number
- 325427504459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,754 miles (+4,428)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,754 miles
- Test number
- 562654168414
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass3,326 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 3,326 miles
- Test number
- 998586860784
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail3,326 miles (-96,139)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,326 miles
- Test number
- 696412119182
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,465 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,465 miles
- Test number
- 139157245520
- AdvisoryUnderseal underneath vehicle
Pass94,482 miles (+4,045)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,482 miles
- Test number
- 913391588012
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassi at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass90,437 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 90,437 miles
- Test number
- 370298813120
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills along vehicle corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel along side of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail90,414 miles (+4,838)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,414 miles
- Test number
- 305250797976
- 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak fore most s/absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak self leveller leaking badly (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills along vehicle corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel along side of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect self leveller slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,576 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,576 miles
- Test number
- 277871837310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,443 miles (+3,728)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,443 miles
- Test number
- 419007377424
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass81,715 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 81,715 miles
- Test number
- 728909220384
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail81,715 miles (+6,793)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,715 miles
- Test number
- 123434039371
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass74,922 miles (+89)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 74,922 miles
- Test number
- 511445866406
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail74,833 miles (+4,640)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,833 miles
- Test number
- 783358169121
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,193 miles (+94)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,193 miles
- Test number
- 766811915169
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail70,099 miles (+2,923)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,099 miles
- Test number
- 475349295015
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,176 miles (+2,437)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 67,176 miles
- Test number
- 196150774462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,739 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 64,739 miles
- Test number
- 507497583064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,495 miles (+593)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 64,495 miles
- Test number
- 736618882083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,902 miles (+742)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 63,902 miles
- Test number
- 916762191048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,160 miles (+7,660)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 63,160 miles
- Test number
- 800803580091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,500 miles (+12,528)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,500 miles
- Test number
- 880437099000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,972 miles (+8,041)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 42,972 miles
- Test number
- 493078788040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,931 miles (+3,668)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 34,931 miles
- Test number
- 621070807100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,263 miles
- Test number
- 511038366014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P944 FDP
- Does P944 FDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P944 FDP is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P944 FDP?
- The MOT on P944 FDP is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P944 FDP done?
- P944 FDP was recorded at 7,764 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has P944 FDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P944 FDP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on P944 FDP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P944 FDP find?
- P944 FDP passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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