Ford Escort
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S779 BJOMOT history
S779 BJO is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 97,391 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,789 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S779 BJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S779 BJO was last recorded at 97,391 miles on 8 May 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Aug 2008: 57,449 miles, lower than 68,426 miles on 22 Aug 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,803 miles · 9 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 588 miles
- Average per year
- 1,789 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,391 miles
- 2021 – 96,803 miles
- 2012 – 94,530 miles
- 2011 – 91,308 miles
- 2010 – 86,566 miles
- 2009 – 80,014 miles
- 2008 – 75,165 miles
- 2007 – 68,426 miles
- 2006 – 62,101 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,391 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 front wing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
15 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,391 miles (+588)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 97,391 miles
- Test number
- 578776276403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,803 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 96,803 miles
- Test number
- 127644033648
- AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail96,802 miles (+2,272)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,802 miles
- Test number
- 534385870546
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,530 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 94,530 miles
- Test number
- 575619812213
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail94,522 miles (+3,214)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,522 miles
- Test number
- 665994512203
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass91,308 miles (+4,742)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,308 miles
- Test number
- 368804941249
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,566 miles (+6,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 86,566 miles
- Test number
- 903092420216
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass80,014 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 80,014 miles
- Test number
- 122089519296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,876 miles (+4,711)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,876 miles
- Test number
- 501562619283
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Pass75,165 miles (+17,716)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 75,165 miles
- Test number
- 301973738212
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteHand brake slightly is high
Fail57,449 miles (-10,977)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,449 miles
- Test number
- 431115128253
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass68,426 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 68,426 miles
- Test number
- 961454437223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,408 miles (+6,307)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,408 miles
- Test number
- 501203837238
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail62,101 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,101 miles
- Test number
- 301978526441
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass62,101 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 62,101 miles
- Test number
- 572708826278
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Questions about S779 BJO
- Does S779 BJO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 BJO is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S779 BJO?
- The MOT on S779 BJO is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S779 BJO done?
- S779 BJO was recorded at 97,391 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
- Has S779 BJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S779 BJO has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on S779 BJO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S779 BJO find?
- S779 BJO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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