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Ford Escort

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S48 KPXMOT history

S48 KPX is a green petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,394 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 KPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 KPX was last recorded at 70,394 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,104 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
1,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,394 miles
  • 2024 – 69,741 miles
  • 2023 – 69,429 miles
  • 2022 – 66,844 miles
  • 2021 – 64,323 miles
  • 2020 – 62,068 miles
  • 2019 – 62,051 miles
  • 2015 – 58,973 miles
  • 2014 – 57,021 miles
  • 2012 – 53,708 miles
  • 2011 – 49,956 miles
  • 2010 – 45,069 miles
  • 2009 – 43,330 miles
  • 2008 – 40,856 miles
  • 2007 – 38,909 miles
  • 2006 – 34,831 miles
  • 2005 – 34,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,394 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake performance only just met. minimum 16% actual, 16%.
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Actual performance 60% minimum 60%. (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Bumper insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,394 miles (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,394 miles
    Test number
    435111339572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake performance only just met. minimum 16% actual, 16%.
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Actual performance 60% minimum 60%. (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass70,104 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,104 miles
    Test number
    647839153884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,741 miles (+312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    599122938631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,429 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    176730188979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,425 miles (+2,581)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    571676008671
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass66,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    206199596814
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail66,844 miles (+2,521)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    514688152965
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass64,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    170268032867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,323 miles (+2,255)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    931852018603
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  10. Pass62,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    965219477992
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers taped
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail62,068 miles (+17)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    569997421590
    • Repaired at testFront Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers taped
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass62,051 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    706851085327
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  13. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867253664470
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    902851087837
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  15. Pass58,973 miles (+1,952)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    999519165174
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside & offside outer lower sill's
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside inner door shut sill
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteIndicator stalk switch slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering column adjuster

  16. Pass57,021 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    567412674149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,708 miles (+3,752)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,708 miles
    Test number
    268789712381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass49,956 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    799003311388
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail49,956 miles (+4,887)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    427702811497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass45,069 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    490617470242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNote tyres getting down to limmit

  21. Fail45,069 miles (+1,739)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    933807470201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNote tyres getting down to limmit

  22. Pass43,330 miles (+2,474)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    913002789249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre 2.5mm.
    • NoteSlight corrosion on N/S and O/S sill panels.

  23. Pass40,856 miles (+1,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    104837188264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass38,909 miles (+4,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,909 miles
    Test number
    874205497219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass34,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    690059046292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    821712175217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S48 KPX

Does S48 KPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 KPX is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S48 KPX?
The MOT on S48 KPX is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 KPX done?
S48 KPX was recorded at 70,394 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,761 miles a year.
Has S48 KPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 KPX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S48 KPX 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 S48 KPX find?
S48 KPX passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear parking brake performance only just met. minimum 16% actual, 16%.; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair actual performance 60% minimum 60%..

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