Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
T180 SEVMOT history
T180 SEV is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 6,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 6,008 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T180 SEV
- 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
- 1 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T180 SEV was last recorded at 6,008 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Sept 2024: 4,738 miles, lower than 103,892 miles on 17 Feb 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 5,998 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 6,008 miles
- 2025 – 5,540 miles
- 2024 – 4,738 miles
- 2022 – 103,892 miles
- 2021 – 95,841 miles
- 2020 – 90,381 miles
- 2019 – 82,883 miles
- 2013 – 82,336 miles
- 2012 – 81,483 miles
- 2011 – 80,654 miles
- 2010 – 79,451 miles
- 2009 – 77,606 miles
- 2008 – 76,097 miles
- 2007 – 74,323 miles
- 2006 – 72,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass6,008 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass6,008 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 6,008 miles
- Test number
- 336189327444
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Fail5,998 miles (+458)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,998 miles
- Test number
- 905808200822
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
Pass5,540 miles (+118)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 5,540 miles
- Test number
- 785390928609
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail5,422 miles (+684)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,422 miles
- Test number
- 458333445456
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass4,738 miles (-99,154)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 4,738 miles
- Test number
- 277527038580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed
Pass103,892 miles (+8,051)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 103,892 miles
- Test number
- 449725100288
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,841 miles (+5,460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 95,841 miles
- Test number
- 500758082476
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,381 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 90,381 miles
- Test number
- 303036554191
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail90,375 miles (+7,492)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,375 miles
- Test number
- 817037224411
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,883 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,883 miles
- Test number
- 589247817807
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail82,876 miles (+540)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,876 miles
- Test number
- 266384506662
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter panel lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass82,336 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 82,336 miles
- Test number
- 297894253308
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteUnable to clearly see front brakes
- NoteVarious parts of the vehicle corroded
Fail82,336 miles (+853)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,336 miles
- Test number
- 428673453415
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteUnable to clearly see front brakes
- NoteVarious parts of the vehicle corroded
Pass81,483 miles (+829)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 81,483 miles
- Test number
- 946357742379
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnable to clearly see front brake pads
Pass80,654 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 80,654 miles
- Test number
- 665127741337
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
- NoteUnable to clearly see front brake pads
Fail80,650 miles (+1,199)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,650 miles
- Test number
- 908130241305
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
- NoteUnable to clearly see front brake pads
Pass79,451 miles (+1,845)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 79,451 miles
- Test number
- 482246150312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,606 miles (+1,509)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 77,606 miles
- Test number
- 374828039486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 76,097 miles
- Test number
- 480432848227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,097 miles (+1,774)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,097 miles
- Test number
- 884062948272
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,323 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 74,323 miles
- Test number
- 940923617287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,260 miles (+1,311)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,260 miles
- Test number
- 251727207223
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass72,949 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,949 miles
- Test number
- 654436816287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,924 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,924 miles
- Test number
- 411569106227
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T180 SEV
- Does T180 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T180 SEV is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T180 SEV?
- The MOT on T180 SEV is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T180 SEV done?
- T180 SEV was recorded at 6,008 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has T180 SEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T180 SEV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T180 SEV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T180 SEV find?
- T180 SEV passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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