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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S792 RDTMOT history

S792 RDT is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 8 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 13,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
13,290 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S792 RDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S792 RDT was last recorded at 13,290 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2009: 47,289 miles, lower than 59,611 miles on 17 May 2008.
  • 23 May 2022: 4,047 miles, lower than 100,570 miles on 12 Jul 2021.
  • 21 Jul 2026: 13,230 miles, lower than 109,696 miles on 18 Jul 2025.

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
13,230 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 13,290 miles
  • 2025 – 109,696 miles
  • 2023 – 6,305 miles
  • 2022 – 4,084 miles
  • 2021 – 100,570 miles
  • 2020 – 97,562 miles
  • 2018 – 97,489 miles
  • 2017 – 96,002 miles
  • 2016 – 88,885 miles
  • 2015 – 70,135 miles
  • 2013 – 60,964 miles
  • 2012 – 56,057 miles
  • 2011 – 50,898 miles
  • 2010 – 48,249 miles
  • 2009 – 47,289 miles
  • 2008 – 59,611 miles
  • 2007 – 59,453 miles
  • 2006 – 52,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have age cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel getting high
  • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted covering sills

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,290 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    13,290 miles
    Test number
    976016610383
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have age cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel getting high
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted covering sills

  2. Fail13,290 miles (+60)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,290 miles
    Test number
    430281859194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have age cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel getting high
    • AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted covering sills

  3. Fail13,230 miles (-96,466)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,230 miles
    Test number
    931672427841
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint close to excessive (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,696 miles (+103,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    912154881928
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass6,305 miles (+2,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    6,305 miles
    Test number
    168258229634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass4,084 miles (+37)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    4,084 miles
    Test number
    381616827628
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail4,047 miles (-96,523)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,047 miles
    Test number
    919135959081
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass100,570 miles (+3,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,570 miles
    Test number
    201522324058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass97,562 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    296706554738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,489 miles (+1,487)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    566822058932
    • DangerousRear Park Brake Low Performance Only 17%
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass96,002 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    152914265351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,885 miles (+18,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,885 miles
    Test number
    242805268922
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output also repeater lamps (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill union (5.2.6)

  13. Pass70,135 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    266988585418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,964 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    576483973101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,057 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    846695572103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass50,898 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    249962481412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc rusty

  17. Fail50,897 miles (+2,648)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    585770781163
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc rusty

  18. Pass48,249 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    322577770154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,289 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    150356859130
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,289 miles (-12,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    394166059104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,611 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    124008138106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,453 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,453 miles
    Test number
    611519137174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,127 miles
    Test number
    310717046108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S792 RDT

Does S792 RDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S792 RDT is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S792 RDT?
The MOT on S792 RDT is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S792 RDT done?
S792 RDT was recorded at 13,290 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026.
Has S792 RDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S792 RDT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S792 RDT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 5 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S792 RDT find?
S792 RDT passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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