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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R686 OCKMOT history

R686 OCK is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 61,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,227 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 OCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 OCK was last recorded at 61,227 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,086 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,227 miles
  • 2024 – 61,086 miles
  • 2023 – 58,361 miles
  • 2020 – 58,194 miles
  • 2019 – 56,498 miles
  • 2018 – 55,275 miles
  • 2008 – 53,163 miles
  • 2007 – 51,028 miles
  • 2005 – 47,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,227 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,227 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    480958663474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,086 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    751719467090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,361 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    851967601735
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to centre and rear ehaust
  4. Pass58,194 miles (+30)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    521677429180
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail58,164 miles (+1,666)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    680729780476
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass56,498 miles (+1,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,498 miles
    Test number
    931238181013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass55,275 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    880756412081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    370959538043
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  9. Fail53,163 miles (+2,135)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    642249838017
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
  10. Pass51,028 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    651553927010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,708 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    210381125357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail47,704 miles11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    132498515389
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R686 OCK

Does R686 OCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 OCK is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 OCK?
The MOT on R686 OCK is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 OCK done?
R686 OCK was recorded at 61,227 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 666 miles a year.
Has R686 OCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 OCK has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on R686 OCK 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 R686 OCK find?
R686 OCK passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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