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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S771 SBUMOT history

S771 SBU is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,725 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S771 SBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S771 SBU was last recorded at 62,725 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 2,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,350 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,375 miles
Average per year
736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,725 miles
  • 2024 – 58,335 miles
  • 2022 – 55,490 miles
  • 2021 – 54,838 miles
  • 2020 – 54,834 miles
  • 2018 – 54,730 miles
  • 2017 – 54,072 miles
  • 2016 – 54,028 miles
  • 2015 – 53,852 miles
  • 2014 – 53,659 miles
  • 2013 – 53,096 miles
  • 2012 – 52,606 miles
  • 2011 – 52,191 miles
  • 2010 – 51,971 miles
  • 2009 – 51,750 miles
  • 2008 – 51,033 miles
  • 2007 – 50,227 miles
  • 2006 – 48,233 miles
  • 2005 – 47,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,725 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,725 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,725 miles
    Test number
    954062115616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,350 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,350 miles
    Test number
    948573216232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,335 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,335 miles
    Test number
    494621211152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,490 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    907548866504
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass54,838 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    983546393422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,834 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    854280225853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,730 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,730 miles
    Test number
    674704514925
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail54,729 miles (+657)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    262854019542
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg above fuel filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,072 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,072 miles
    Test number
    976165005070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

  10. Fail54,065 miles (+37)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,065 miles
    Test number
    705047533428
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

  11. Pass54,028 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    205940177964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear ADVISE both rear tyres perrished

  12. Fail54,021 miles (+169)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,021 miles
    Test number
    618511790345
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear ADVISE both rear tyres perrished

  13. Pass53,852 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,852 miles
    Test number
    362455925890
    • AdvisoryADVISE cracking on all four tyres,no ply cord visible at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail53,841 miles (+182)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    353837987630
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryADVISE cracking on all four tyres,no ply cord visible at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass53,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    257633984234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail53,659 miles (+563)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    399743784202
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass53,096 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    306924883472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,606 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,606 miles
    Test number
    299086082297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,191 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,191 miles
    Test number
    566657581207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,971 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,971 miles
    Test number
    103297880244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,750 miles
    Test number
    793897789289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,750 miles (+717)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,750 miles
    Test number
    290406089260
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre outer side wall splitting

  23. Fail51,033 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    491137588284
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass51,033 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    794057988298
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Pass50,227 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    330245587463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,222 miles (+1,989)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,222 miles
    Test number
    723444787206
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass48,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    601894986278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,233 miles (+379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    133024486230
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

  29. Pass47,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    921494485284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S771 SBU

Does S771 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S771 SBU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S771 SBU?
The MOT on S771 SBU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S771 SBU done?
S771 SBU was recorded at 62,725 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 736 miles a year.
Has S771 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S771 SBU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S771 SBU 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 S771 SBU find?
S771 SBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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