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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1979 · 1,993 cc

POG 227MOT history

POG 227 is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 30 May 1979. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 38,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2023
Mileage
38,366 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
31 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POG 227
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
30 May 1979
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

POG 227 was last recorded at 38,366 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,072 miles · 1 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
31 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 38,366 miles
  • 2021 – 38,072 miles
  • 2018 – 37,996 miles
  • 2017 – 37,980 miles
  • 2016 – 37,967 miles
  • 2011 – 37,960 miles
  • 2009 – 37,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,366 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,366 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    627865785747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,072 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,072 miles
    Test number
    884798581280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,996 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    537349613775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    655938098412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,980 miles (+13)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    619762742851
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  6. Pass37,967 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    241764194369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,960 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    699388301126
    • NoteBattery inscure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteSeveral areas of corosion on front inner wings
    • NoteSeveral areas of corosion on under side
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteWelding on under side covered in thick under seal

  8. Fail37,960 miles1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    236278501477
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBattery inscure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteSeveral areas of corosion on front inner wings
    • NoteSeveral areas of corosion on under side
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteWelding on under side covered in thick under seal

  9. Fail37,960 miles6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    156005951028
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBattery inscure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • NoteSeveral areas of corosion on under side but been welded from inside of vehicle
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  10. Pass37,960 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    232719589428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDash light not working
    • NoteHeadlamps starting to corode inside
    • NoteNearside door hinges worn
    • NoteOffside rear lens cracked
    • NotePassenger mirror glass cracked
    • NoteSlight marking on windscreen
    • NoteSlight play in offside wheel bearing

  11. Fail37,960 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    914289089123
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteDash light not working
    • NoteOffside rear lens cracked
    • NotePassenger mirror glass cracked
    • NoteSlight marking on windscreen

  12. Fail37,960 miles4 dangerous21 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    781969339184
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSteering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • NoteDrivers door hinge pins worn
    • NoteGearbox mounting no damping a effect
    • NotePassenger door hinge pins worn

Questions about POG 227

What vehicle is registration POG 227 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POG 227 on a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 30 May 1979. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does POG 227 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on POG 227 expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on POG 227?
The MOT on POG 227 expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has POG 227 done?
POG 227 was recorded at 38,366 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 31 miles a year.
Has POG 227 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POG 227 has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on POG 227 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 POG 227 find?
POG 227 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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