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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S78 RUYMOT history

S78 RUY is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 14,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2022
Mileage
14,008 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 RUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S78 RUY was last recorded at 14,008 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2017: 1,762 miles, lower than 97,666 miles on 2 Sept 2016.

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
12,200 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 14,008 miles
  • 2021 – 12,200 miles
  • 2020 – 9,804 miles
  • 2019 – 7,579 miles
  • 2018 – 4,175 miles
  • 2017 – 1,762 miles
  • 2016 – 97,666 miles
  • 2015 – 93,942 miles
  • 2014 – 89,707 miles
  • 2013 – 85,370 miles
  • 2012 – 81,713 miles
  • 2011 – 77,439 miles
  • 2010 – 72,566 miles
  • 2009 – 67,691 miles
  • 2008 – 62,778 miles
  • 2007 – 58,131 miles
  • 2006 – 52,458 miles
  • 2005 – 47,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail14,008 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounting loose but secure (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material taped (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail14,008 miles (+1,808)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,008 miles
    Test number
    885747750111
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounting loose but secure (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material taped (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass12,200 miles (+66)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    12,200 miles
    Test number
    163860452564
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear frame front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail12,134 miles (+2,330)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,134 miles
    Test number
    563146069882
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass9,804 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    9,804 miles
    Test number
    862319856864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,579 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    7,579 miles
    Test number
    496971793012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail7,548 miles (+3,373)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,548 miles
    Test number
    201370187779
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass4,175 miles (+2,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    4,175 miles
    Test number
    344456497468
    • AdvisorySills undersealed

  8. Pass1,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    1,762 miles
    Test number
    701215663533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Fail1,762 miles (-95,904)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,762 miles
    Test number
    773673018020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass97,666 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,666 miles
    Test number
    448838316924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,942 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,942 miles
    Test number
    875596643234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,707 miles (+4,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    569122674253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass85,370 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    455739443244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,713 miles (+83)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    226271462204
    • NoteO/s/f out rigger to floor corroded and holed not within a fail criteria

  15. Fail81,630 miles (+4,191)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    819315852275
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s/f out rigger to floor corroded and holed not within a fail criteria

  16. Pass77,439 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    308412861269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,391 miles (+4,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    955879751266
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass72,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    343020770235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,566 miles (+4,875)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    472815960255
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs heably corroded
    • NoteN/s/f shocker misty

  20. Pass67,691 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    973138369290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,778 miles (+4,647)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,778 miles
    Test number
    443942468295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r chassis becmming corroded on overlap

  22. Pass58,131 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    704418567219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,458 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    122818756280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass47,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    660016455285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 RUY

Does S78 RUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 RUY expired on 10 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 RUY?
The MOT on S78 RUY expired on 10 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 RUY done?
S78 RUY was recorded at 14,008 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022.
Has S78 RUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 RUY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S78 RUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S78 RUY find?
S78 RUY failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter; nearside front outer subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front outer subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 11 more.

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