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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

S5 ESCMOT history

S5 ESC is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
136,418 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 ESC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 ESC was last recorded at 136,418 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,387 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,418 miles
  • 2024 – 132,847 miles
  • 2023 – 128,855 miles
  • 2022 – 126,046 miles
  • 2021 – 120,621 miles
  • 2019 – 118,729 miles
  • 2018 – 115,422 miles
  • 2017 – 110,554 miles
  • 2016 – 103,782 miles
  • 2015 – 99,213 miles
  • 2014 – 89,874 miles
  • 2013 – 81,260 miles
  • 2012 – 72,187 miles
  • 2011 – 62,392 miles
  • 2009 – 50,435 miles
  • 2008 – 43,209 miles
  • 2007 – 41,359 miles
  • 2006 – 36,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,418 miles (+31)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,418 miles
    Test number
    855309695237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,387 miles (+3,540)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,387 miles
    Test number
    427821393986
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front leaf spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front leaf spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,847 miles (+3,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,847 miles
    Test number
    179223132882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass128,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,855 miles
    Test number
    869954271490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,855 miles (+2,809)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,855 miles
    Test number
    414825128528
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,046 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    277644848741
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank

  7. Fail126,046 miles (+5,425)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    616567069701
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank

  8. Pass120,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,621 miles
    Test number
    448553321320
    • AdvisoryIndicators do not work when brakes applied

  9. Fail120,621 miles (+1,892)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,621 miles
    Test number
    634927840948
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIndicators do not work when brakes applied

  10. Pass118,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    663113605829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,729 miles (+3,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    948964967149
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass115,422 miles (+4,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,422 miles
    Test number
    748239397136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass110,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    470362816287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail110,554 miles (+6,772)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    248341346577
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass103,782 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,782 miles
    Test number
    153796579828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    175335628150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,213 miles (+9,339)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    104500840545
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass89,874 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    349281574056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,260 miles (+9,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    149119053429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  20. Pass72,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,187 miles
    Test number
    188465052405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,187 miles (+9,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,187 miles
    Test number
    468175152014
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail62,392 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    349524151084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,392 miles (+11,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    485124951090
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail50,435 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    342442759408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass50,435 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    582402859250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,209 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,209 miles
    Test number
    374560968286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wiper blades in poor condition

  27. Pass43,209 miles (+1,850)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,209 miles
    Test number
    912610568224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wiper blades in poor condition

  28. Pass41,359 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    422008447218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,660 miles
    Test number
    204268126298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 ESC

Does S5 ESC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 ESC expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 ESC?
The MOT on S5 ESC expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 ESC done?
S5 ESC was recorded at 136,418 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has S5 ESC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 ESC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 ESC 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 S5 ESC find?
S5 ESC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded, and 3 more.

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