Ford Escort
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc
S54 FTLMOT history
S54 FTL is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 16 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 20,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 20,306 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 FTL
- 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
- 16 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S54 FTL was last recorded at 20,306 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jan 2020: 26 miles, lower than 99,258 miles on 4 Feb 2019.
- 2 Aug 2025: 20,279 miles, lower than 112,279 miles on 3 Aug 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 20,279 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 20,306 miles
- 2024 – 112,279 miles
- 2023 – 104,376 miles
- 2022 – 1,060 miles
- 2021 – 148 miles
- 2020 – 26 miles
- 2019 – 99,258 miles
- 2018 – 98,046 miles
- 2017 – 96,094 miles
- 2016 – 93,880 miles
- 2015 – 91,469 miles
- 2014 – 88,349 miles
- 2013 – 84,984 miles
- 2012 – 81,683 miles
- 2011 – 77,215 miles
- 2010 – 72,465 miles
- 2009 – 67,985 miles
- 2008 – 63,238 miles
- 2007 – 57,860 miles
- 2006 – 52,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass20,306 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass20,306 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 20,306 miles
- Test number
- 692098078342
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail20,279 miles (-92,000)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,279 miles
- Test number
- 476233525331
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass112,279 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 112,279 miles
- Test number
- 714883005082
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Fail112,279 miles (+7,903)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,279 miles
- Test number
- 718198168245
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Pass104,376 miles (+103,316)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 104,376 miles
- Test number
- 203038231329
- AdvisorySlight exhaust leak- centre section
Pass1,060 miles (+912)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 1,060 miles
- Test number
- 912226560645
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered with under seal
Pass148 miles (+122)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 148 miles
- Test number
- 131483993274
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass26 miles (-99,232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 26 miles
- Test number
- 992003073524
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass99,258 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 99,258 miles
- Test number
- 264967195188
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail99,243 miles (+1,197)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,243 miles
- Test number
- 817766545665
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass98,046 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 98,046 miles
- Test number
- 994519455184
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass96,094 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 96,094 miles
- Test number
- 859884319221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,880 miles (+2,411)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 93,880 miles
- Test number
- 488509336703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,469 miles (+3,120)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 91,469 miles
- Test number
- 696486525025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,349 miles (+3,365)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 88,349 miles
- Test number
- 188595714060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,984 miles (+3,301)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,984 miles
- Test number
- 505231023045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,683 miles (+4,468)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 81,683 miles
- Test number
- 179942032034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,215 miles (+4,750)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 77,215 miles
- Test number
- 305272731057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,465 miles (+4,480)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 72,465 miles
- Test number
- 904357620024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,985 miles (+4,747)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 67,985 miles
- Test number
- 343072129098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,238 miles (+5,378)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 63,238 miles
- Test number
- 182480938089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,860 miles (+5,198)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 57,860 miles
- Test number
- 282829527038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 52,662 miles
- Test number
- 122921036042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S54 FTL
- Does S54 FTL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S54 FTL expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S54 FTL?
- The MOT on S54 FTL expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S54 FTL done?
- S54 FTL was recorded at 20,306 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Has S54 FTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 FTL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S54 FTL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S54 FTL find?
- S54 FTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; under body corroded.
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