
Ford Escort
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,299 cc
R482 UAWMOT history
R482 UAW is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 7 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 27,912 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 27,912 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R482 UAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 7 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R482 UAW was last recorded at 27,912 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Sept 2019: 5,763 miles, lower than 91,654 miles on 7 Sept 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 27,866 miles · 21 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 27,912 miles
- 2025 – 24,926 miles
- 2024 – 22,785 miles
- 2023 – 20,889 miles
- 2022 – 18,705 miles
- 2021 – 17,514 miles
- 2020 – 15,513 miles
- 2019 – 5,763 miles
- 2018 – 91,654 miles
- 2017 – 78,272 miles
- 2016 – 65,496 miles
- 2015 – 61,574 miles
- 2014 – 61,551 miles
- 2013 – 61,352 miles
- 2012 – 61,301 miles
- 2011 – 61,279 miles
- 2010 – 60,522 miles
- 2009 – 59,903 miles
- 2008 – 58,265 miles
- 2007 – 56,395 miles
- 2006 – 54,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryWelded repairs only just acceptable,
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory9 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass27,912 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 27,912 miles
- Test number
- 909911473144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWelded repairs only just acceptable,
Fail27,866 miles (+2,940)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,866 miles
- Test number
- 965163539328
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front off sub frame mount (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass24,926 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 24,926 miles
- Test number
- 477433377177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail24,926 miles (+2,141)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,926 miles
- Test number
- 461925988026
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass22,785 miles (+1,896)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 22,785 miles
- Test number
- 438051044328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass20,889 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 20,889 miles
- Test number
- 518055541998
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail20,889 miles (+2,184)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,889 miles
- Test number
- 810262149490
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass18,705 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 18,705 miles
- Test number
- 362207296472
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail18,705 miles1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,705 miles
- Test number
- 251007363016
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail18,705 miles (+1,191)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,705 miles
- Test number
- 756340636774
- MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass17,514 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 17,514 miles
- Test number
- 520895614484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail17,487 miles (+1,974)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,487 miles
- Test number
- 606720680265
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass15,513 miles (+9,750)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 15,513 miles
- Test number
- 234451559415
- AdvisoryExhaust rear skin corroded
- AdvisoryTape over osr wheel arch
Pass5,763 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 5,763 miles
- Test number
- 904468224591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch taped up
Fail5,763 miles (-85,891)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,763 miles
- Test number
- 322380710097
- MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass91,654 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 91,654 miles
- Test number
- 663971884417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing repaired by duck tape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by suspension mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
- AdvisoryRear seats folded down while testing car
Fail91,653 miles (+13,381)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,653 miles
- Test number
- 886475794949
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by suspension mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
- AdvisoryRear seats folded down while testing car
Pass78,272 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,272 miles
- Test number
- 173908061571
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail78,270 miles (+12,774)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,270 miles
- Test number
- 562776470392
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,496 miles (+3,922)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,496 miles
- Test number
- 386943003682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,574 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 61,574 miles
- Test number
- 653076278143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNs sill corroded
Pass61,551 miles (+199)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,551 miles
- Test number
- 287685264219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNs sill corroded
Pass61,352 miles (+51)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,352 miles
- Test number
- 256054153245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBack box corroded
- NoteNs sill corroded
Pass61,301 miles (+22)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 61,301 miles
- Test number
- 845979262233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBack box corroded
- NoteNsf wing corroded loose
Pass61,279 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 61,279 miles
- Test number
- 627809161255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail61,259 miles (+737)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,259 miles
- Test number
- 377235551228
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,522 miles (+619)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 60,522 miles
- Test number
- 453966030248
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteOs sill corroded
- NoteOsr binding
Pass59,903 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 59,903 miles
- Test number
- 390266629236
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass58,265 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 58,265 miles
- Test number
- 962685628233
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass56,395 miles (+1,465)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 56,395 miles
- Test number
- 732616237218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,930 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 54,930 miles
- Test number
- 344227536431
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about R482 UAW
- Does R482 UAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 UAW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R482 UAW?
- The MOT on R482 UAW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R482 UAW done?
- R482 UAW was recorded at 27,912 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has R482 UAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R482 UAW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on R482 UAW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R482 UAW find?
- R482 UAW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; welded repairs only just acceptable,.
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