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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T189 WPNMOT history

T189 WPN is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 41,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
41,178 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 WPN
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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 WPN was last recorded at 41,178 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 9,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2019: 1,236 miles, lower than 93,666 miles on 28 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,715 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
9,463 miles
Average per year
249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,178 miles
  • 2024 – 31,715 miles
  • 2023 – 28,348 miles
  • 2022 – 12,388 miles
  • 2021 – 7,055 miles
  • 2020 – 1,259 miles
  • 2019 – 1,236 miles
  • 2017 – 93,666 miles
  • 2016 – 85,287 miles
  • 2015 – 81,346 miles
  • 2014 – 77,111 miles
  • 2013 – 70,420 miles
  • 2012 – 64,442 miles
  • 2011 – 59,363 miles
  • 2010 – 55,317 miles
  • 2009 – 47,236 miles
  • 2008 – 46,330 miles
  • 2007 – 41,366 miles
  • 2006 – 36,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,178 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,178 miles (+9,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,178 miles
    Test number
    468299194763
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass31,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    31,715 miles
    Test number
    455631829128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,715 miles (+3,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,715 miles
    Test number
    485345342622
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass28,348 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    515660673456
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Fail28,343 miles (+15,955)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,343 miles
    Test number
    526805401784
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  6. Pass12,388 miles (+5,333)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    12,388 miles
    Test number
    379452249924
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoil

  7. Pass7,055 miles (+5,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    7,055 miles
    Test number
    363432895689
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass1,259 miles (+23)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    1,259 miles
    Test number
    805804928170
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass1,236 miles (-92,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    1,236 miles
    Test number
    684377228522
    • AdvisoryUnderside general corrosion

  10. Pass93,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,666 miles
    Test number
    908880875036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,666 miles (+8,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,666 miles
    Test number
    870676008273
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass85,287 miles (+3,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    923073516305
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass81,346 miles (+136)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    366706905202
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion
    • NoteBoth rear spring front mountings have advanced corrossion
    • NoteRear brake pipes have slight corrossion

  14. Fail81,210 miles (+4,099)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    405209995195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion
    • NoteBoth rear spring front mountings have advanced corrossion
    • NoteOffside front suspesion bushes have advanced wear
    • NoteRear brake pipes have slight corrossion

  15. Pass77,111 miles (+244)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,111 miles
    Test number
    699017804231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear spring mountings have light corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  16. Fail76,867 miles (+6,447)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,867 miles
    Test number
    717696384171
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes from rear brake valve to flexible hoese have advanced corrossion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSlight corrossion to both rear leaf spring front mountings

  17. Pass70,420 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    398886403265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,442 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,442 miles
    Test number
    335461492164
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear spring mountings have advanced corrossion
    • NoteSlight corrossion on both static brake pipes from compensator to flexible hoses

  19. Fail64,442 miles (+5,079)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,442 miles
    Test number
    407499482171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear spring mountings have advanced corrossion
    • NoteSlight corrossion on both static brake pipes from compensator to flexible hoses

  20. Fail59,363 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    445593881137
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,363 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    886783781129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,317 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    984870110286
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear spring mounting has slight corrossion

  23. Fail55,317 miles (+8,081)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    392275200415
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteNearside outer body sill has slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear spring mounting has slight corrossion

  24. Pass47,236 miles (+906)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    134178279178
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes split and have slight movement
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall perishing
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRear shock absorbers weak
    • NoteRear static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

  25. Pass46,330 miles (+4,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    913248298154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  26. Fail41,366 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,366 miles
    Test number
    122982907240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear chassis rail have advanced corrossion

  27. Pass41,366 miles (+4,898)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,366 miles
    Test number
    150982407200
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear chassis rail have advanced corrossion

  28. Pass36,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,468 miles
    Test number
    114696696101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about T189 WPN

Does T189 WPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T189 WPN expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T189 WPN?
The MOT on T189 WPN expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T189 WPN done?
T189 WPN was recorded at 41,178 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 249 miles a year.
Has T189 WPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 WPN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T189 WPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T189 WPN find?
T189 WPN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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