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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S48 VKJMOT history

S48 VKJ is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 22 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
85,090 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 VKJ was last recorded at 85,090 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 15,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,977 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15,113 miles
Average per year
2,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,090 miles
  • 2022 – 69,977 miles
  • 2021 – 67,576 miles
  • 2020 – 66,978 miles
  • 2019 – 66,211 miles
  • 2018 – 64,139 miles
  • 2017 – 62,870 miles
  • 2016 – 60,714 miles
  • 2015 – 57,457 miles
  • 2014 – 54,601 miles
  • 2013 – 52,002 miles
  • 2012 – 48,248 miles
  • 2011 – 45,366 miles
  • 2010 – 44,240 miles
  • 2009 – 43,212 miles
  • 2008 – 39,215 miles
  • 2007 – 36,834 miles
  • 2006 – 34,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,090 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear chassis rails corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,090 miles (+15,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    607547281598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,977 miles (+2,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    934435182568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,576 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    336709179377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,978 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,978 miles
    Test number
    822860112130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,973 miles (+762)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    377361779730
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    256889581079
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on tread and rear tyres perishing

  7. Fail66,211 miles (+2,072)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    329004268787
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on tread and rear tyres perishing

  8. Pass64,139 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    356417304847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,870 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    809859541052
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  10. Fail62,838 miles (+2,124)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    819245091726
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  11. Pass60,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    612745564525
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rail corroded,,oil leak

  12. Fail60,714 miles (+3,257)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    559753114677
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rail corroded,,oil leak

  13. Pass57,457 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    399927135075
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded ,,,rear brake pipes corroded,, steering rack damp, hand brake travel

  14. Fail57,457 miles (+2,856)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    699687835014
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded ,,,rear brake pipes corroded,, steering rack damp, hand brake travel

  15. Pass54,601 miles (+2,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    186769724497
    • NoteExhaust leaking and corroded, n/s/r sill corroded

  16. Pass52,002 miles (+3,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,002 miles
    Test number
    878725933068
    • NoteFront pads very low,discs in poor condition

  17. Pass48,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    516385242044
    • NotePads and discs in poor condition

  18. Fail48,248 miles (+2,882)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    158574742029
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePads and discs in poor condition

  19. Pass45,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,366 miles
    Test number
    159771141468
    • NotePads and discs in poor condition,n/s wishbone in poor condition

  20. Fail45,366 miles (+1,126)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,366 miles
    Test number
    318791541081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePads and discs in poor condition,n/s wishbone in poor condition

  21. Pass44,240 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    854916050060
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake travel

  22. Fail44,240 miles (+1,028)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    794205150056
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHand brake travel

  23. Pass43,212 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,212 miles
    Test number
    364672949057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,312 miles (+3,097)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,312 miles
    Test number
    173031749470
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass39,215 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    190376948474
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipes and brake damaged

  26. Fail39,215 miles (+2,381)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    643796548075
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipes and brake damaged

  27. Pass36,834 miles (+2,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    291825587050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass34,096 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    964607046015
    • NoteVt32 551347846034

  29. Fail34,096 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    551347846034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel buckled

Questions about S48 VKJ

Does S48 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 VKJ expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 VKJ?
The MOT on S48 VKJ expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 VKJ done?
S48 VKJ was recorded at 85,090 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 2,996 miles a year.
Has S48 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 VKJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S48 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
S48 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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