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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S749 LJUMOT history

S749 LJU is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2021 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2021
Mileage
73,483 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 LJU
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
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S749 LJU was last recorded at 73,483 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,050 miles · 1 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
433 miles
Average per year
1,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,483 miles
  • 2020 – 73,050 miles
  • 2019 – 71,545 miles
  • 2018 – 69,962 miles
  • 2017 – 67,800 miles
  • 2016 – 65,802 miles
  • 2015 – 64,318 miles
  • 2014 – 62,516 miles
  • 2013 – 60,728 miles
  • 2012 – 59,000 miles
  • 2011 – 57,582 miles
  • 2010 – 55,369 miles
  • 2009 – 52,527 miles
  • 2008 – 51,486 miles
  • 2007 – 50,060 miles
  • 2006 – 48,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,483 miles
  • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,483 miles (+433)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    115625958325
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,050 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,050 miles
    Test number
    227632419868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch behind n/s/rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,047 miles (+1,502)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    642670385252
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind o/s/rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch behind n/s/rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,545 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    906137408950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail71,542 miles (+1,580)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    893430897612
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass69,962 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    568078458788
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail69,957 miles (+2,157)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    710640955919
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass67,800 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    113761438194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail67,796 miles (+1,994)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    831609510782
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass65,802 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    449319485757
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint mid to rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail65,801 miles (+1,483)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    263139640778
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint mid to rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass64,318 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    352366013074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOUTER SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail64,310 miles (+1,794)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,310 miles
    Test number
    349284591551
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AREA (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AREA (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOUTER SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass62,516 miles (+1,788)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    435410334243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded
    • NoteNearside rear chassis corroded
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside rear chassis corroded

  15. Pass60,728 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,728 miles
    Test number
    937614833297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail60,727 miles (+1,727)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,727 miles
    Test number
    237161733269
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass59,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    765808022240
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail59,000 miles (+1,418)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    238788322263
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass57,582 miles (+2,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,582 miles
    Test number
    198667921261
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass55,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    713298620248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail55,369 miles (+2,842)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    973738820209
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass52,527 miles (+1,041)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,527 miles
    Test number
    550089829279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield loose

  23. Pass51,486 miles (+1,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    503658628287
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass50,060 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    561769827203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    410480436242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S749 LJU

Does S749 LJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 LJU expired on 31 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 LJU?
The MOT on S749 LJU expired on 31 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 LJU done?
S749 LJU was recorded at 73,483 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 1,632 miles a year.
Has S749 LJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 LJU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S749 LJU 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 S749 LJU find?
S749 LJU failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill; offside vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill; front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing both outer, and 3 more.

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