
Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
T178 RYAMOT history
T178 RYA is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,318 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 77,318 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T178 RYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T178 RYA was last recorded at 77,318 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 77,301 miles · 22 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 2,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 77,318 miles
- 2020 – 69,432 miles
- 2019 – 63,962 miles
- 2018 – 58,451 miles
- 2017 – 55,594 miles
- 2016 – 55,576 miles
- 2015 – 55,203 miles
- 2014 – 54,944 miles
- 2013 – 54,479 miles
- 2012 – 53,851 miles
- 2011 – 53,036 miles
- 2010 – 52,182 miles
- 2009 – 51,485 miles
- 2008 – 47,391 miles
- 2006 – 42,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,318 miles (+17)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 77,318 miles
- Test number
- 799643757719
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail77,301 miles (+7,869)22 major4 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,301 miles
- Test number
- 686975161687
- MajorFuel system component leaking Diesel leaking from around cylinder 4 injector area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded within 30 cm of seat fixing point - seat belt attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area within 30 cm of NS Front subframe Rear fixing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30 cm of NS Front subframe fixing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to Rear brake pipe, NS Rear floor area. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded to excess within 30 cm of seat fixing point - seat belt attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30 cm of Rear spring Front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Cross member/bumper support panel within 30 cm of Rear spring Rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded within 30 cm of seat fixing point - seat belt attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded within 30 cm of seat fixing point - seat belt attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30 cm of OS Front subframe fixing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Base of inner sill panel behind wheel within 30 cm of Rear spring Rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area within 30 cm of Rear spring Rear mounting area, both sides of chassis rail, several places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30 cm of Rear spring Front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Cross member/bumper support panel within 30 cm of Rear spring Rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded within 30 cm of seat fixing point - seat belt attaches to seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Paint over letter 'R' Partially obstructing it from view. (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSpeedometer operation impaired Speedometer has some deterioration to face of MPH gauge/numbers deteriorated. (7.8 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to NS & OS door shut areas around 'A' Pillar/windscreen pillar.
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle & some prescribed areas feel weak when pressure applied but not holed.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to Rear brake pipes, OS Rear area. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper fixing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel remaining.
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Traces of oil around reservoir area & fluid level close to minimum. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS Front door shut area, Top Rear corner, within 30cm of Upper seat belt fixing point. Area also heavily undersealed preventing full inspection. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS Front door shut area, Bottom Rear area, within 30cm of Lower seat belt fixing point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS Front door shut area, Top Rear corner, within 30cm of Upper seat belt fixing point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Rear spring mounting brackets & surrounding areas heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass69,432 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 69,432 miles
- Test number
- 271931480966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of leaf spring/bumper area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (central) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear leaf spring mount/upper body area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread paint slightly obscuring lettering (0.1 (b))
Fail69,432 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,432 miles
- Test number
- 439272452154
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working with position lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced nearside & offside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (central) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread paint slightly obscuring lettering (0.1 (b))
Pass63,962 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 63,962 miles
- Test number
- 756870707696
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
- AdvisoryRear floor pan corroded
Fail63,962 miles (+5,511)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,962 miles
- Test number
- 121928781711
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
- AdvisoryRear floor pan corroded
Pass58,451 miles (+2,857)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 58,451 miles
- Test number
- 930321043261
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion light surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass55,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 55,594 miles
- Test number
- 430014641294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,591 miles (+15)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,591 miles
- Test number
- 267718669769
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fail55,576 miles (+373)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,576 miles
- Test number
- 109776030322
- DangerousRear Braking system leaking comp valve (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside aim mist in head lamp
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass55,203 miles (+259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 55,203 miles
- Test number
- 691063486087
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass54,944 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,944 miles
- Test number
- 718540064290
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteRepaires coverd with undersill
Fail54,942 miles (+463)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,942 miles
- Test number
- 729415344227
- FailureFront Lower 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)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass54,479 miles (+628)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 54,479 miles
- Test number
- 258564583404
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteAir bag light is flashing
Pass53,851 miles (+815)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 53,851 miles
- Test number
- 595208272174
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass53,036 miles (+854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 53,036 miles
- Test number
- 506813671117
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass52,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 52,182 miles
- Test number
- 242657560144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,182 miles (+697)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,182 miles
- Test number
- 664506460124
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass51,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 51,485 miles
- Test number
- 234368839244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,485 miles (+4,094)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,485 miles
- Test number
- 621697239269
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,391 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 47,391 miles
- Test number
- 613054608272
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,746 miles
- Test number
- 180208656271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,746 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,746 miles
- Test number
- 654848456268
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T178 RYA
- Does T178 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T178 RYA expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T178 RYA?
- The MOT on T178 RYA expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T178 RYA done?
- T178 RYA was recorded at 77,318 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 2,269 miles a year.
- Has T178 RYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T178 RYA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T178 RYA 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 T178 RYA find?
- T178 RYA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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