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Ford Escort

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 1,769 cc

S797 KLTMOT history

S797 KLT is a maroon petrol Ford Escort first used on 22 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
74,664 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 KLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 KLT was last recorded at 74,664 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2015: 49,835 miles, lower than 60,758 miles on 5 Nov 2015.

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
74,635 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,664 miles
  • 2021 – 72,709 miles
  • 2020 – 71,285 miles
  • 2019 – 69,697 miles
  • 2018 – 67,862 miles
  • 2017 – 65,673 miles
  • 2016 – 64,092 miles
  • 2015 – 49,835 miles
  • 2014 – 57,660 miles
  • 2013 – 54,430 miles
  • 2012 – 51,389 miles
  • 2011 – 48,589 miles
  • 2010 – 45,730 miles
  • 2009 – 42,429 miles
  • 2008 – 39,444 miles
  • 2007 – 35,500 miles
  • 2006 – 31,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,664 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,664 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    672038150707
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail74,635 miles (+1,926)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    405478914538
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass72,709 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    872738257636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,285 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    298521073517
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,276 miles (+1,579)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,276 miles
    Test number
    775540371931
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass69,697 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,697 miles
    Test number
    479609312766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,862 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,862 miles
    Test number
    627780080886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,857 miles (+2,184)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    558457752477
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,673 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    349418679586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,092 miles (+14,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,092 miles
    Test number
    873595273902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass49,835 miles (-10,923)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    254506291880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,758 miles (+3,098)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,758 miles
    Test number
    232486262797
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail57,660 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    555663104313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,660 miles (+3,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    579573504346
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass54,430 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    496245903464
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked/perished

  16. Fail54,430 miles (+3,041)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    477254203310
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked/perished

  17. Pass51,389 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,389 miles
    Test number
    249889292269
    • NoteSlices present on the offside front tyre outer sidewall

  18. Fail51,389 miles (+2,800)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,389 miles
    Test number
    618489792235
    • DangerousDeep slices on the offside front tyre sidewall
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass48,589 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,589 miles
    Test number
    905331501351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,730 miles (+3,301)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    123410130317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass42,429 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    250618929356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,444 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    632166328339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,500 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,500 miles
    Test number
    520644127313
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass31,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,628 miles
    Test number
    560397296254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 KLT

Does S797 KLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 KLT expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 KLT?
The MOT on S797 KLT expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 KLT done?
S797 KLT was recorded at 74,664 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has S797 KLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 KLT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S797 KLT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S797 KLT find?
S797 KLT passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear subframe mounting repair covered in underseal, and 1 more.

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