Ford Escort
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S81 RDBMOT history
S81 RDB is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 67,305 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S81 RDB
- 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
- 24 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S81 RDB was last recorded at 67,305 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 67,118 miles · 2 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 187 miles
- Average per year
- 1,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,305 miles
- 2023 – 67,118 miles
- 2013 – 65,700 miles
- 2012 – 60,205 miles
- 2011 – 56,660 miles
- 2010 – 53,926 miles
- 2009 – 52,246 miles
- 2008 – 50,982 miles
- 2006 – 47,518 miles
- 2005 – 39,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,305 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
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 Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,305 miles (+187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 67,305 miles
- Test number
- 787542247103
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel arch corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass67,118 miles (+1,418)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 67,118 miles
- Test number
- 460903909969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,700 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 65,700 miles
- Test number
- 645888743302
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside rear & nearside rearinner sill has slight corrosion.
- NoteOffside rear arch has slight corrosion.
Fail65,700 miles (+483)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,700 miles
- Test number
- 798758843395
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside rear & nearside rearinner sill has slight corrosion.
- NoteOffside rear arch has slight corrosion.
Fail65,217 miles (+5,012)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,217 miles
- Test number
- 925267923393
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,205 miles (+3,545)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 60,205 miles
- Test number
- 267457442331
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSill covers fitted
- NoteSurface corrosion on o/s n/s floor to sill front to rear
- NoteSurface corrosion on o/s n/s rear chassis
Pass56,660 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 56,660 miles
- Test number
- 628890741315
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSurface corrosion on o/s n/s floor to sill
- NoteSurface corrosion on o/s n/s outer sills
Fail56,660 miles (+2,734)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,660 miles
- Test number
- 446050141399
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSurface corrosion on o/s n/s floor to sill
- NoteSurface corrosion on o/s n/s outer sills
Pass53,926 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 53,926 miles
- Test number
- 432877150306
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail53,926 miles (+1,680)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,926 miles
- Test number
- 520457950355
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass52,246 miles (+1,264)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 52,246 miles
- Test number
- 280582509317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,982 miles (+1,077)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 50,982 miles
- Test number
- 563972508306
- NoteSurface corossion to underside of vehicle
Pass49,905 miles (+2,387)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 49,905 miles
- Test number
- 251653908056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 47,518 miles
- Test number
- 441822036343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,518 miles (+8,069)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,518 miles
- Test number
- 583672236323
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSurface corrosion on battery tray
Pass39,449 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 39,449 miles
- Test number
- 400951145399
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S81 RDB
- Does S81 RDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 RDB is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S81 RDB?
- The MOT on S81 RDB is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S81 RDB done?
- S81 RDB was recorded at 67,305 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,377 miles a year.
- Has S81 RDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S81 RDB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2013.
- Has the mileage on S81 RDB 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 S81 RDB find?
- S81 RDB passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; o/s/r wheel arch corroded, and 1 more.
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