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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S765 ABWMOT history

S765 ABW is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 6,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
6,582 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S765 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S765 ABW was last recorded at 6,582 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2020: 1,815 miles, lower than 101,015 miles on 6 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,739 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 6,582 miles
  • 2025 – 5,739 miles
  • 2024 – 4,791 miles
  • 2023 – 3,934 miles
  • 2022 – 3,181 miles
  • 2021 – 2,765 miles
  • 2020 – 1,815 miles
  • 2019 – 101,015 miles
  • 2018 – 99,890 miles
  • 2017 – 98,568 miles
  • 2016 – 97,252 miles
  • 2015 – 96,043 miles
  • 2014 – 94,687 miles
  • 2013 – 93,523 miles
  • 2012 – 92,121 miles
  • 2011 – 90,720 miles
  • 2010 – 89,006 miles
  • 2009 – 86,938 miles
  • 2008 – 84,891 miles
  • 2007 – 83,134 miles
  • 2006 – 80,995 miles
  • 2005 – 79,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,582 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,582 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    6,582 miles
    Test number
    490470223959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,739 miles (+948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    5,739 miles
    Test number
    943661190492
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass4,791 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    4,791 miles
    Test number
    448902228199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass3,934 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    3,934 miles
    Test number
    981739491885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass3,181 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    3,181 miles
    Test number
    337343834750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    2,765 miles
    Test number
    633035375915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail2,765 miles (+950)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,765 miles
    Test number
    159282948299
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass1,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    1,815 miles
    Test number
    618413133084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail1,815 miles (-99,200)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,815 miles
    Test number
    256846773323
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

  10. Pass101,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,015 miles
    Test number
    546984846565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,013 miles (+1,123)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    819985048499
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rubber bushes severely deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rubber bushes severely deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass99,890 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,890 miles
    Test number
    261391449856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,568 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,568 miles
    Test number
    498135949316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    282759637982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,252 miles (+1,209)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    485757981725
    • FailureFront Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass96,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,043 miles
    Test number
    835738007049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,043 miles (+1,356)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,043 miles
    Test number
    722473545885
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass94,687 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,687 miles
    Test number
    568192954342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,677 miles (+1,154)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    737364224345
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass93,523 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    378741053330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,459 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    570355221671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,121 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,121 miles
    Test number
    567223632349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,720 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,720 miles
    Test number
    729147721307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,006 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    551098620321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,938 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    863092449306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,891 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,891 miles
    Test number
    150658438374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,134 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    494238347385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,995 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    384226946310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,234 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    452589745410
    • NoteHandbrake travel on upper limit
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim damaged

Questions about S765 ABW

Does S765 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S765 ABW is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S765 ABW?
The MOT on S765 ABW is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S765 ABW done?
S765 ABW was recorded at 6,582 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026.
Has S765 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S765 ABW has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S765 ABW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S765 ABW find?
S765 ABW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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