Ford logo

Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R129 YOKMOT history

R129 YOK is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 23 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
34,989 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for R129 YOK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
R129 YOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 YOK was last recorded at 34,989 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2009: 5,904 miles, lower than 100,816 miles on 13 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,900 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
89 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 34,989 miles
  • 2021 – 34,900 miles
  • 2020 – 34,839 miles
  • 2019 – 34,647 miles
  • 2018 – 34,556 miles
  • 2017 – 31,891 miles
  • 2016 – 29,848 miles
  • 2015 – 26,149 miles
  • 2014 – 23,045 miles
  • 2013 – 19,159 miles
  • 2012 – 16,485 miles
  • 2011 – 12,922 miles
  • 2010 – 9,964 miles
  • 2009 – 5,904 miles
  • 2008 – 100,816 miles
  • 2007 – 97,387 miles
  • 2006 – 92,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,989 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 arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,989 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,989 miles
    Test number
    955006389900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,900 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    995796158975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,839 miles
    Test number
    659054752209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,839 miles (+192)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,839 miles
    Test number
    908306482381
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass34,647 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,647 miles
    Test number
    253224118118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,645 miles (+89)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    881054803760
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,556 miles
    Test number
    927838646058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,556 miles (+2,665)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,556 miles
    Test number
    994191139325
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass31,891 miles (+2,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    152933443161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass29,848 miles (+3,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,848 miles
    Test number
    260106861428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass26,149 miles (+3,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    26,149 miles
    Test number
    317098705495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass23,045 miles (+3,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,045 miles
    Test number
    675474824256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass19,159 miles (+2,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,159 miles
    Test number
    599720323213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  14. Pass16,485 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,485 miles
    Test number
    209166932257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rear box in very poor condition

  15. Fail16,480 miles (+3,558)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,480 miles
    Test number
    515207822286
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rear box in very poor condition

  16. Pass12,922 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,922 miles
    Test number
    129687701225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass9,964 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    9,964 miles
    Test number
    262092520253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,904 miles (-94,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    5,904 miles
    Test number
    540849209243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass100,816 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,816 miles
    Test number
    201006028238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,721 miles (+3,334)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,721 miles
    Test number
    382698418249
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass97,387 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,387 miles
    Test number
    171020627220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,381 miles (+4,593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,381 miles
    Test number
    173889417228
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass92,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    183450226278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,788 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    924250626213
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about R129 YOK

Does R129 YOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R129 YOK expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R129 YOK?
The MOT on R129 YOK expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R129 YOK done?
R129 YOK was recorded at 34,989 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022.
Has R129 YOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 YOK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on R129 YOK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R129 YOK find?
R129 YOK passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all R129 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.