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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T162 JEXMOT history

T162 JEX is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2021
Mileage
65,613 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 JEX
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T162 JEX was last recorded at 65,613 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 6,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,777 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,836 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 65,613 miles
  • 2020 – 58,777 miles
  • 2019 – 52,412 miles
  • 2017 – 51,192 miles
  • 2016 – 49,396 miles
  • 2015 – 47,213 miles
  • 2014 – 44,567 miles
  • 2013 – 41,664 miles
  • 2012 – 38,662 miles
  • 2011 – 35,631 miles
  • 2010 – 33,340 miles
  • 2009 – 32,719 miles
  • 2008 – 30,250 miles
  • 2007 – 26,823 miles
  • 2006 – 23,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,613 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake pipes insecure
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,613 miles (+6,836)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    172573111868
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake pipes insecure
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass58,777 miles (+6,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    273027118168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both wheel arch/ wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass52,412 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    265701493944
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel slightly loose the rear of both front wings are loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail52,410 miles (+1,218)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    531335811172
    • DangerousBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both front flexi's corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both rear arches sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Body panel slightly loose the rear of both front wings are loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass51,192 miles (+1,796)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    579062966501
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both outer body sills and rear arches (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak minor

  6. Pass49,396 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    907328497616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisorySteering rack noisy

  7. Fail49,389 miles (+2,176)5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    913725325458
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisorySteering rack noisy

  8. Pass47,213 miles (+2,646)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    186639165010
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked on the inside and outside

  9. Pass44,567 miles (+7)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,567 miles
    Test number
    166517784061
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracked.

  10. Fail44,560 miles (+2,896)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    337935884066
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracked.

  11. Pass41,664 miles (+30)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,664 miles
    Test number
    986474693024
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked on side walls

  12. Fail41,634 miles (+2,972)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    425776083073
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked on side walls

  13. Pass38,662 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    466247582093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  14. Fail38,662 miles (+3,031)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    775036782050
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  15. Pass35,631 miles (+2,291)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,631 miles
    Test number
    726923581061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking/perished

  16. Pass33,340 miles (+621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,340 miles
    Test number
    153874880006
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls

  17. Pass32,719 miles (+2,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    471954489003
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on inner edges

  18. Pass30,250 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    494217588055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    500957387002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,823 miles (+3,005)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    561717787061
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteExhaust starting to corrode

  21. Pass23,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,818 miles
    Test number
    192336486097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T162 JEX

Does T162 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T162 JEX expired on 1 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T162 JEX?
The MOT on T162 JEX expired on 1 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T162 JEX done?
T162 JEX was recorded at 65,613 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has T162 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 JEX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T162 JEX 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 T162 JEX find?
T162 JEX failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount, and 7 more.

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