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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,597 cc

P970 KNOMOT history

P970 KNO is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 2 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 56,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
56,038 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 KNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 KNO was last recorded at 56,038 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 11,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,297 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,741 miles
Average per year
1,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,038 miles
  • 2024 – 44,297 miles
  • 2023 – 41,501 miles
  • 2022 – 41,497 miles
  • 2021 – 41,266 miles
  • 2012 – 40,975 miles
  • 2011 – 40,322 miles
  • 2010 – 39,504 miles
  • 2009 – 38,479 miles
  • 2008 – 37,326 miles
  • 2007 – 36,139 miles
  • 2006 – 33,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,038 miles (+11,741)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    659064423999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,297 miles (+2,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    743274984079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass41,501 miles (+4)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,501 miles
    Test number
    612127718425
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass41,497 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,497 miles
    Test number
    254143689059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,266 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,266 miles
    Test number
    919840382648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,261 miles (+286)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,261 miles
    Test number
    534558943668
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle cross ply (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front sub-frame and attachments heavily surface corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass40,975 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    949355582226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,322 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,322 miles
    Test number
    578013591294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,504 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    194273470270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,479 miles
    Test number
    632547989252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail38,479 miles (+1,153)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,479 miles
    Test number
    312745889289
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass37,326 miles (+1,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    411008848284
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,139 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,139 miles
    Test number
    220240857224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    563774746272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about P970 KNO

Does P970 KNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P970 KNO expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P970 KNO?
The MOT on P970 KNO expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P970 KNO done?
P970 KNO was recorded at 56,038 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 1,177 miles a year.
Has P970 KNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 KNO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on P970 KNO 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 P970 KNO find?
P970 KNO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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