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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,753 cc

S97 RKUMOT history

S97 RKU is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
46,117 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 RKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 RKU was last recorded at 46,117 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,858 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
1,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,117 miles
  • 2023 – 45,858 miles
  • 2022 – 44,892 miles
  • 2021 – 44,489 miles
  • 2020 – 43,788 miles
  • 2017 – 43,786 miles
  • 2016 – 43,407 miles
  • 2015 – 41,757 miles
  • 2014 – 40,092 miles
  • 2013 – 38,407 miles
  • 2012 – 37,116 miles
  • 2011 – 34,874 miles
  • 2010 – 33,048 miles
  • 2009 – 29,972 miles
  • 2008 – 27,120 miles
  • 2007 – 24,989 miles
  • 2006 – 21,564 miles
  • 2005 – 18,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,117 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure8 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,117 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    594788052875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass45,858 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    581687513846
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail45,853 miles (+961)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    116614316452
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass44,892 miles (+403)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    587272285055
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass44,489 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,489 miles
    Test number
    142281566087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,788 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    175255825231
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail43,786 miles (+379)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    983582564989
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner +outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass43,407 miles (+1,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    710924936052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe corroded thin

  9. Pass41,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    978314918309
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

  10. Fail41,757 miles (+1,665)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    321569054032
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

  11. Pass40,092 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    557206424319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut but not down to cords

  12. Fail40,092 miles (+1,685)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    198555714362
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly

  13. Pass38,407 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    799859923395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail38,405 miles (+1,289)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,405 miles
    Test number
    336084823300
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass37,116 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    867436232326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail37,106 miles (+2,232)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,106 miles
    Test number
    806147922300
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass34,874 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,874 miles
    Test number
    429760741390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,872 miles (+1,824)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    875963831332
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass33,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    984088130326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail33,048 miles (+3,076)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    143590930349
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass29,972 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,972 miles
    Test number
    521906629312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,120 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,120 miles
    Test number
    744351208363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,989 miles
    Test number
    220851337342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,989 miles (+3,425)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,989 miles
    Test number
    353686027392
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass21,564 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,564 miles
    Test number
    204252816376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    18,793 miles
    Test number
    864608525389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S97 RKU

Does S97 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 RKU is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S97 RKU?
The MOT on S97 RKU is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 RKU done?
S97 RKU was recorded at 46,117 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,366 miles a year.
Has S97 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 RKU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S97 RKU 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 S97 RKU find?
S97 RKU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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