
Ford Escort
Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1997 · 1,753 cc
P97 MEVMOT history
P97 MEV is a blue and silver diesel Ford Escort first used on 28 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 69,038 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P97 MEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Blue and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 28 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P97 MEV was last recorded at 69,038 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 68,997 miles · 1 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 2,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 69,038 miles
- 2022 – 65,683 miles
- 2020 – 65,572 miles
- 2019 – 65,557 miles
- 2018 – 65,097 miles
- 2017 – 64,974 miles
- 2010 – 54,908 miles
- 2009 – 49,685 miles
- 2008 – 41,500 miles
- 2007 – 35,275 miles
- 2006 – 28,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Covered in waxoyl
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,038 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 69,038 miles
- Test number
- 565662950015
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail68,997 miles (+3,314)4 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,997 miles
- Test number
- 673589768168
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass65,683 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 65,683 miles
- Test number
- 474691394083
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail65,658 miles (+86)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,658 miles
- Test number
- 324533844936
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,572 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,572 miles
- Test number
- 532118425939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,557 miles (+460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 65,557 miles
- Test number
- 928576269651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass65,097 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,097 miles
- Test number
- 561353962194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,974 miles (+10,066)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,974 miles
- Test number
- 747303169916
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,908 miles (+102)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 54,908 miles
- Test number
- 323394690111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Fail54,806 miles (+5,121)5 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,806 miles
- Test number
- 272727180149
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass49,685 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 49,685 miles
- Test number
- 251081109221
- NoteNear and offside front discs showing signs of deterioration;;
Fail49,682 miles (+8,182)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,682 miles
- Test number
- 280128999121
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNear and offside front discs showing signs of deterioration;;
Pass41,500 miles (+6,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 41,500 miles
- Test number
- 812605958127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,275 miles (+6,652)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 35,275 miles
- Test number
- 520718357185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 28,623 miles
- Test number
- 843195066169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P97 MEV
- Does P97 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P97 MEV expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P97 MEV?
- The MOT on P97 MEV expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P97 MEV done?
- P97 MEV was recorded at 69,038 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 2,332 miles a year.
- Has P97 MEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P97 MEV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on P97 MEV 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 P97 MEV find?
- P97 MEV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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