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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R641 MFEMOT history

R641 MFE is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
79,077 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R641 MFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R641 MFE was last recorded at 79,077 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,336 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,741 miles
Average per year
1,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,077 miles
  • 2022 – 76,336 miles
  • 2020 – 75,896 miles
  • 2019 – 75,835 miles
  • 2015 – 75,807 miles
  • 2014 – 75,731 miles
  • 2013 – 73,506 miles
  • 2012 – 71,425 miles
  • 2011 – 68,240 miles
  • 2010 – 63,916 miles
  • 2009 – 59,964 miles
  • 2008 – 57,877 miles
  • 2007 – 54,675 miles
  • 2006 – 51,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,077 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,077 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    250211117257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,336 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,336 miles
    Test number
    481561334911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,896 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,896 miles
    Test number
    935223866127
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  4. Fail75,886 miles (+51)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    580229508403
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  5. Pass75,835 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    596972724971
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass75,807 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    106967135057
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  7. Fail75,807 miles (+76)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    115077935071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  8. Fail75,731 miles (+2,225)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    298786584056
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass73,506 miles (+2,081)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    606387373050
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis legs corroded

  10. Pass71,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    909913282069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,425 miles (+3,185)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    899412082085
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  12. Pass68,240 miles (+4,324)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    687592081073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis legs corroded

  13. Pass63,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    460514980047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,916 miles (+3,952)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    981813480086
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass59,964 miles (+2,087)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    150942789043
    • 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)
    • NoteExcessive footbrake travel

  16. Pass57,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    812147188051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,877 miles (+3,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    861697788028
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass54,675 miles (+3,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,675 miles
    Test number
    154670987498
    • NoteSlight end float in offside steering rack

  19. Pass51,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,323 miles
    Test number
    821047786001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R641 MFE

Does R641 MFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R641 MFE expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R641 MFE?
The MOT on R641 MFE expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R641 MFE done?
R641 MFE was recorded at 79,077 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 1,584 miles a year.
Has R641 MFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R641 MFE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on R641 MFE 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 R641 MFE find?
R641 MFE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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