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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,753 cc

S741 NOHMOT history

S741 NOH is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
60,539 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S741 NOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S741 NOH was last recorded at 60,539 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,517 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,539 miles
  • 2023 – 60,517 miles
  • 2022 – 59,971 miles
  • 2021 – 59,559 miles
  • 2019 – 58,872 miles
  • 2018 – 58,749 miles
  • 2017 – 58,343 miles
  • 2016 – 57,767 miles
  • 2015 – 57,226 miles
  • 2014 – 56,446 miles
  • 2012 – 52,883 miles
  • 2011 – 45,271 miles
  • 2010 – 42,408 miles
  • 2009 – 42,131 miles
  • 2008 – 41,794 miles
  • 2007 – 41,416 miles
  • 2006 – 40,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,539 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively perished/cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Some previous welding repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Some general underbody surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,539 miles (+22)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    464817978329
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively perished/cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass60,517 miles (+546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    327794980704
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion of offside front floor

  3. Pass59,971 miles (+412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    753300049731
    • AdvisorySome previous welding repairs

  4. Pass59,559 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,559 miles
    Test number
    191789146336
    • AdvisorySome previous welding repairs

  5. Pass58,872 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    560635885150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,865 miles (+116)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    959070051529
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,749 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,749 miles
    Test number
    666504684083
    • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs to offside outer sill

  8. Pass58,343 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    478007082389
    • AdvisorySome general underbody surface corrosion

  9. Fail58,313 miles (+546)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    236723801529
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySome general underbody surface corrosion

  10. Pass57,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    360823420866
    • AdvisorySome underbody surface corrosion

  11. Fail57,767 miles (+541)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    743803375907
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySome underbody surface corrosion

  12. Pass57,226 miles (+780)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    569231925181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome general underbody corrosion

  13. Pass56,446 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,446 miles
    Test number
    285200444409
    • NoteSome general underbody corrosion

  14. Fail56,406 miles (+3,523)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,406 miles
    Test number
    847049134103
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteSome general underbody corrosion

  15. Pass52,883 miles (+7,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    418972932135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass45,271 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,271 miles
    Test number
    276644831144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,408 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    950954850179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,131 miles (+337)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,131 miles
    Test number
    683727249187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear road tyres are getting low
    • NoteHand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

  19. Pass41,794 miles (+378)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,794 miles
    Test number
    844500938117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever
    • NoteRust to vehicle underside and lower sill areas

  20. Pass41,416 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,416 miles
    Test number
    403251837126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake needs adjustment to travel

  21. Fail41,411 miles (+611)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    454020037177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake needs adjustment to travel

  22. Pass40,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    223739826121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S741 NOH

Does S741 NOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S741 NOH expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S741 NOH?
The MOT on S741 NOH expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S741 NOH done?
S741 NOH was recorded at 60,539 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 965 miles a year.
Has S741 NOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 NOH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S741 NOH 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 S741 NOH find?
S741 NOH failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 10 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/holed; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 14 more.

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