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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,391 cc

R739 OBFMOT history

R739 OBF is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 24 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,870 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R739 OBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R739 OBF was last recorded at 75,870 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2009: 37,254 miles, lower than 134,836 miles on 18 Oct 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
75,800 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
2,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,870 miles
  • 2024 – 71,275 miles
  • 2023 – 65,684 miles
  • 2022 – 57,837 miles
  • 2021 – 57,199 miles
  • 2020 – 56,683 miles
  • 2019 – 56,413 miles
  • 2018 – 55,992 miles
  • 2017 – 54,720 miles
  • 2016 – 53,691 miles
  • 2015 – 52,942 miles
  • 2014 – 52,123 miles
  • 2013 – 50,376 miles
  • 2012 – 47,775 miles
  • 2011 – 45,107 miles
  • 2010 – 40,545 miles
  • 2009 – 37,254 miles
  • 2008 – 134,836 miles
  • 2007 – 30,007 miles
  • 2006 – 24,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,870 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,870 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    733717593287
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail75,800 miles (+4,525)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    698734853706
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section above exhaust holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area holed withing 30 cm of seat mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,275 miles (+5,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    852468662184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    738006119908
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail65,684 miles (+7,847)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    418258553087
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass57,837 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,837 miles
    Test number
    940926431620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,199 miles (+516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,199 miles
    Test number
    451875448891
    • AdvisoryALL UNDERSIDE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,683 miles (+270)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,683 miles
    Test number
    361941516554
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower WING SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,413 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    360289906504
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail56,413 miles (+421)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    855734079303
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING BUT IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING BUT IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,992 miles (+1,272)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,992 miles
    Test number
    727760000883
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CHAFFED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

  12. Pass54,720 miles (+1,029)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,720 miles
    Test number
    599188292586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective INSIDE BOOT AREA

  13. Pass53,691 miles (+749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,691 miles
    Test number
    218849690348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE

  14. Pass52,942 miles (+819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    543330983350
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION PIPE AREA (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySPARE TYRE DEFECTIVE

  15. Pass52,123 miles (+1,747)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,123 miles
    Test number
    659329564287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust section slightly deteriorated slight exhaust leak

  16. Pass50,376 miles (+2,601)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,376 miles
    Test number
    367803363492
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCentre section exhaust deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust leak

  17. Pass47,775 miles (+36)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    159691872220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • Note19% imbalance on front service brakes
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Fail47,739 miles (+2,632)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,739 miles
    Test number
    779634462280
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • Note19% imbalance on front service brakes
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteN/s rear exhaust section detriorated but section only has slight exhaust leak

  19. Pass45,107 miles (+4,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    996612761234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass40,545 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    142105960240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,254 miles (-97,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    150125489218
    • 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)

  22. Pass134,836 miles (+104,829)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    134,836 miles
    Test number
    121042198220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,007 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    863918467282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,464 miles
    Test number
    111538376234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R739 OBF

Does R739 OBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R739 OBF expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R739 OBF?
The MOT on R739 OBF expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R739 OBF done?
R739 OBF was recorded at 75,870 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 2,705 miles a year.
Has R739 OBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R739 OBF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R739 OBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R739 OBF find?
R739 OBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge.

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