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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T143 UONMOT history

T143 UON is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,168 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 UON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T143 UON was last recorded at 80,168 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 4,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,368 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,800 miles
Average per year
2,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,168 miles
  • 2024 – 75,368 miles
  • 2021 – 75,345 miles
  • 2020 – 75,261 miles
  • 2019 – 74,343 miles
  • 2018 – 72,132 miles
  • 2017 – 69,095 miles
  • 2016 – 66,098 miles
  • 2015 – 63,547 miles
  • 2014 – 59,655 miles
  • 2013 – 57,240 miles
  • 2012 – 54,549 miles
  • 2011 – 52,531 miles
  • 2010 – 50,716 miles
  • 2009 – 47,727 miles
  • 2008 – 44,520 miles
  • 2007 – 40,967 miles
  • 2006 – 38,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,168 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both front treads worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills and offside front lower wing area holed and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,168 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,168 miles
    Test number
    680390176772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,368 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,368 miles
    Test number
    958717573972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,345 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,345 miles
    Test number
    327690686041
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn inner edge
  4. Pass75,261 miles (+918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    902609348920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
  5. Pass74,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,343 miles
    Test number
    405149065312
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both front treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills and offside front lower wing area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail74,343 miles (+2,211)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,343 miles
    Test number
    297198160708
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both front treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills and offside front lower wing area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass72,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    550454169636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to rust
  8. Fail72,132 miles (+3,037)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    611311510689
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to rust
  9. Pass69,095 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    693807730353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,098 miles (+2,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    799905797864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
  11. Pass63,547 miles (+3,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    898665535102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass59,655 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,655 miles
    Test number
    125461224148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,240 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    149819323103
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass57,240 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    249819423178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,549 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    897924022124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,531 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    866363621182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,716 miles (+2,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    251981640167
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges small patches of corrosion on both sills solid at time of test. no plates de bonding
  18. Pass47,727 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    810051049145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,635 miles (+3,115)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    514338229151
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass44,520 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    523986938120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,967 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,967 miles
    Test number
    694413727106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,182 miles
    Test number
    411210816185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T143 UON

Does T143 UON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T143 UON is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T143 UON?
The MOT on T143 UON is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T143 UON done?
T143 UON was recorded at 80,168 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,146 miles a year.
Has T143 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 UON has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T143 UON 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 T143 UON find?
T143 UON passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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