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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S17 TAGMOT history

S17 TAG is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
54,969 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 TAG
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 TAG was last recorded at 54,969 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,864 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
1,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,969 miles
  • 2018 – 54,180 miles
  • 2017 – 52,216 miles
  • 2016 – 50,685 miles
  • 2015 – 48,982 miles
  • 2014 – 47,075 miles
  • 2013 – 45,258 miles
  • 2012 – 43,153 miles
  • 2011 – 40,813 miles
  • 2010 – 38,525 miles
  • 2009 – 36,179 miles
  • 2008 – 33,771 miles
  • 2007 – 30,588 miles
  • 2006 – 27,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,969 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,969 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    3698048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,864 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,864 miles
    Test number
    3650873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,180 miles (+1,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    939363723937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass52,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    192422620017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,216 miles (+1,531)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    787527955102
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Pass50,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    374535300783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,685 miles (+1,703)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    937012476498
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCat noisy
  8. Pass48,982 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    423254839516
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping.
  9. Pass47,075 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    186500094126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,258 miles
    Test number
    878298293163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,258 miles (+2,105)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,258 miles
    Test number
    598617793153
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass43,153 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,153 miles
    Test number
    458936202254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    107404591122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,813 miles (+2,288)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    298754291106
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  15. Pass38,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    333232700298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,525 miles (+2,346)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    422111400212
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass36,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    313693909467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,179 miles (+2,408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    100693709214
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  19. Pass33,771 miles (+3,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    190784508208
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass30,588 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    201569497481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,020 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,020 miles
    Test number
    412028796135
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass27,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,020 miles
    Test number
    694768196134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 TAG

Does S17 TAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 TAG expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 TAG?
The MOT on S17 TAG expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 TAG done?
S17 TAG was recorded at 54,969 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
Has S17 TAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 TAG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S17 TAG 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 S17 TAG find?
S17 TAG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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