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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S720 BFBMOT history

S720 BFB is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
60,094 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 BFB
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
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 BFB was last recorded at 60,094 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,825 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
269 miles
Average per year
2,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 60,094 miles
  • 2021 – 50,768 miles
  • 2020 – 41,607 miles
  • 2019 – 33,823 miles
  • 2018 – 26,278 miles
  • 2017 – 18,505 miles
  • 2016 – 16,368 miles
  • 2015 – 16,305 miles
  • 2014 – 16,188 miles
  • 2013 – 16,068 miles
  • 2012 – 15,980 miles
  • 2011 – 15,814 miles
  • 2010 – 15,678 miles
  • 2009 – 15,439 miles
  • 2008 – 15,228 miles
  • 2007 – 14,970 miles
  • 2006 – 14,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,094 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,094 miles (+269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    809121260759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail59,825 miles (+9,057)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    577150959271
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass50,768 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    874773100759
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail50,768 miles (+9,161)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    960931293112
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,607 miles (+180)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,607 miles
    Test number
    553193271589
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail41,427 miles (+7,604)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,427 miles
    Test number
    884515619429
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass33,823 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,823 miles
    Test number
    298913045083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail33,813 miles (+7,535)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    915063599832
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass26,278 miles (+7,773)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,278 miles
    Test number
    476051757501
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass18,505 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    18,505 miles
    Test number
    570048697705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,368 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    16,368 miles
    Test number
    218886874284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,305 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,305 miles
    Test number
    946914305230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,188 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,188 miles
    Test number
    808190004251
    • NoteExhaut tail box and center pipe corroded

  14. Fail16,187 miles (+119)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,187 miles
    Test number
    227899894462
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteExhaut tail box and center pipe corroded

  15. Pass16,068 miles (+88)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,068 miles
    Test number
    368860913453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteSlight bind nearside rear brake

  16. Pass15,980 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,980 miles
    Test number
    285218702261
    • NoteFront tyre sidewalls in very poor condition and tyre are 12 years old!!!
    • NoteSteel spare wheel fitted

  17. Fail15,980 miles (+166)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,980 miles
    Test number
    277658402227
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront tyre sidewalls in very poor condition and tyre are 12 years old!!!

  18. Pass15,814 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,814 miles
    Test number
    388046911299
    • NoteNsf/osf&osr tyres in poor condition due to age (all over 10 years old)

  19. Fail15,736 miles (+58)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,736 miles
    Test number
    807776211272
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • NoteNsf/osf&osr tyres in poor condition due to age (all over 10 years old)

  20. Pass15,678 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,678 miles
    Test number
    900439900277
    • NoteOsr/nsf& osf tyre sidewalls perrished due to age!!!

  21. Fail15,678 miles (+239)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,678 miles
    Test number
    222108200234
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOsr/nsf& osf tyre sidewalls perrished due to age!!!

  22. Pass15,439 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,439 miles
    Test number
    534721819222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNsf,osr&osf tyre sidewalls in poor condition
    • NoteNsr tyre cut but not to cords

  23. Fail15,439 miles (+211)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,439 miles
    Test number
    500861419259
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNsf,osr&osf tyre sidewalls in poor condition
    • NoteNsr tyre cut but not to cords

  24. Pass15,228 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    324203318453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass14,970 miles (+259)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,970 miles
    Test number
    770325407243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCrack in nearside front indicator lens
    • NoteCracks in auxillary drive belt
    • NoteDent in spare wheel rim
    • NoteGraze on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

  26. Pass14,711 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,711 miles
    Test number
    214875816299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCrack in nearside front indicator lens
    • NoteSmall grazes in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Questions about S720 BFB

Does S720 BFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S720 BFB expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S720 BFB?
The MOT on S720 BFB expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S720 BFB done?
S720 BFB was recorded at 60,094 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 2,800 miles a year.
Has S720 BFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 BFB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S720 BFB 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 S720 BFB find?
S720 BFB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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