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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S48 VEVMOT history

S48 VEV is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
51,193 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 VEV was last recorded at 51,193 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 2,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,600 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,593 miles
Average per year
1,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 51,193 miles
  • 2021 – 48,600 miles
  • 2020 – 45,157 miles
  • 2019 – 42,874 miles
  • 2018 – 40,267 miles
  • 2016 – 39,145 miles
  • 2015 – 38,472 miles
  • 2014 – 37,771 miles
  • 2013 – 37,105 miles
  • 2012 – 36,553 miles
  • 2011 – 35,960 miles
  • 2010 – 35,374 miles
  • 2009 – 34,844 miles
  • 2008 – 33,949 miles
  • 2007 – 31,289 miles
  • 2006 – 28,453 miles
  • 2005 – 27,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Accelerator appears to be sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,193 miles (+2,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    282806650333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,600 miles (+3,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    152442758280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in offside front inner sill

  3. Pass45,157 miles (+79)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    881279613793
    • AdvisoryAccelerator appears to be sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail45,078 miles (+2,204)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,078 miles
    Test number
    402264882688
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryAccelerator appears to be sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass42,874 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,874 miles
    Test number
    291926223512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slighty dark in colour
    • AdvisoryO/s/f indicator showing slight white light
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail42,872 miles (+2,605)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,872 miles
    Test number
    248457204970
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slighty dark in colour
    • AdvisoryO/s/f indicator showing slight white light
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass40,267 miles (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    450696783244
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills starti to corroded

  8. Pass39,145 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    350563749721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,144 miles (+672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,144 miles
    Test number
    917335009946
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis rail.(chalked up x2) (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass38,472 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,472 miles
    Test number
    767645899821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre's cracking

  11. Pass37,771 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    405553024420
    • NoteBoth outer cills scabby
    • NoteN/s/f wishbone back bush starting to peel out
    • NoteN/s/r inner chassis rail heavy corrosion
    • NoteN/s/r tyre's inner sidewall heavy cracking

  12. Fail37,771 miles (+666)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    546391924393
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth outer cills scabby
    • NoteN/s/f wishbone back bush starting to peel out
    • NoteN/s/r inner chassis rail heavy corrosion
    • NoteN/s/r tyre's inner sidewall heavy cracking

  13. Pass37,105 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    927899113357
    • NoteN/s/r chassis corroding ( near rear exhaust)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre's inner sidewall heavy cracking

  14. Fail37,103 miles (+550)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,103 miles
    Test number
    157118913349
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r chassis corroding ( near rear exhaust)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre's inner sidewall heavy cracking

  15. Pass36,553 miles (+593)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    505114822341
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre's inner sidewall cracking

  16. Pass35,960 miles (+586)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    727568811317
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges, n/s/f outer edge closest to limit
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt webbing slight damaged, but not weakend
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner sidewall heavily cracking

  17. Pass35,374 miles (+530)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    542520420334
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOsr tyre slight cracking
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s/r chassis
    • NoteSlight corrosion to outer cills

  18. Pass34,844 miles (+895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,844 miles
    Test number
    962193429304
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass33,949 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,949 miles
    Test number
    220136118356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,289 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,289 miles
    Test number
    962710827363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,453 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    464837516420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    171430925301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S48 VEV

Does S48 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 VEV expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 VEV?
The MOT on S48 VEV expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 VEV done?
S48 VEV was recorded at 51,193 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
Has S48 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 VEV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S48 VEV 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 VEV find?
S48 VEV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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