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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass69,038 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass65,572 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    532118425939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass65,097 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,097 miles
    Test number
    561353962194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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;;
  12. 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;;
  13. 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)
  14. Pass35,275 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    520718357185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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