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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S82 AFBMOT history

S82 AFB is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 85,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,266 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 AFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S82 AFB was last recorded at 85,266 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,250 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,266 miles
  • 2024 – 85,181 miles
  • 2023 – 85,093 miles
  • 2022 – 82,641 miles
  • 2021 – 77,359 miles
  • 2020 – 76,471 miles
  • 2017 – 76,457 miles
  • 2016 – 67,154 miles
  • 2015 – 51,966 miles
  • 2014 – 36,505 miles
  • 2013 – 29,032 miles
  • 2012 – 28,470 miles
  • 2011 – 27,169 miles
  • 2010 – 25,837 miles
  • 2009 – 24,608 miles
  • 2008 – 22,916 miles
  • 2007 – 21,335 miles
  • 2006 – 19,195 miles
  • 2005 – 17,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,266 miles
  • AdvisoryRear vehicle under sealed
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion presentRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,266 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    988826650619
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle under sealed
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  2. Fail85,250 miles (+69)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,250 miles
    Test number
    589953908716
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  3. Pass85,181 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,181 miles
    Test number
    741098176827
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  4. Fail85,161 miles (+68)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    643368954013
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  5. Pass85,093 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    434344012227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  6. Fail85,085 miles (+2,444)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,085 miles
    Test number
    131606041057
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill x1 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water in lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater insecure wing repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  7. Pass82,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    191483380876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter sweating

  8. Fail82,631 miles (+5,272)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    734834837816
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter sweating

  9. Pass77,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    977392736287
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,359 miles (+888)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    705200157988
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    998248162375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail76,471 miles (+14)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    761460377379
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail76,457 miles (+9,303)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    765894756650
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFluid round steering rack no leaks detected
    • AdvisoryFront to rear tyres sizes differ
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  14. Pass67,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,154 miles
    Test number
    162219095041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is perished and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,154 miles (+15,188)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,154 miles
    Test number
    641565989692
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is perished and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,966 miles (+15,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,966 miles
    Test number
    407898450029
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

  17. Pass36,505 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    275524984158
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  18. Fail36,505 miles (+7,473)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    749884484149
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  19. Pass29,032 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,032 miles
    Test number
    578393183119
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail29,032 miles (+562)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,032 miles
    Test number
    478907373170
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass28,470 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,470 miles
    Test number
    869440122299
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail28,422 miles (+1,253)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,422 miles
    Test number
    956046902243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass27,169 miles (+1,332)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,169 miles
    Test number
    178729801298
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear chassis legs corroding

  24. Pass25,837 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,837 miles
    Test number
    400718000215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass24,608 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,608 miles
    Test number
    843279709281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,916 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,916 miles
    Test number
    923116708209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,335 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,335 miles
    Test number
    652000607202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass21,335 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,335 miles
    Test number
    853920507241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,195 miles
    Test number
    172129796169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail19,195 miles (+1,727)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,195 miles
    Test number
    854239496163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  31. Pass17,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,468 miles
    Test number
    333568205236
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S82 AFB

Does S82 AFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S82 AFB expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S82 AFB?
The MOT on S82 AFB expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S82 AFB done?
S82 AFB was recorded at 85,266 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,347 miles a year.
Has S82 AFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 AFB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S82 AFB 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 S82 AFB find?
S82 AFB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: rear vehicle under sealed; exhaust system corroded; general under body corrosion present.

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