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Ford Escort

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

T20 BAKMOT history

T20 BAK is a blue diesel Ford Escort first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 196,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,563 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 BAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 BAK was last recorded at 196,563 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2025: 195,085 miles, lower than 195,282 miles on 6 Dec 2023.

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
195,085 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
6,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,563 miles
  • 2025 – 195,085 miles
  • 2023 – 195,282 miles
  • 2022 – 149,295 miles
  • 2021 – 145,249 miles
  • 2020 – 144,658 miles
  • 2019 – 143,432 miles
  • 2011 – 141,233 miles
  • 2010 – 132,073 miles
  • 2009 – 123,626 miles
  • 2008 – 115,985 miles
  • 2007 – 105,772 miles
  • 2006 – 73,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,563 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,563 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,563 miles
    Test number
    403146011075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,085 miles (-197)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,085 miles
    Test number
    136055174176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,282 miles (+45,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    195,282 miles
    Test number
    745635527651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,295 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,295 miles
    Test number
    853985740072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,249 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,249 miles
    Test number
    483720398738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,658 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,658 miles
    Test number
    833363911836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,432 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,432 miles
    Test number
    659181135443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,429 miles (+2,196)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    492917218669
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,233 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    141,233 miles
    Test number
    386571571063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,073 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,073 miles
    Test number
    392948070020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass132,073 miles (+8,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    132,073 miles
    Test number
    642728370056
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass123,626 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    272411049107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,604 miles (+7,619)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,604 miles
    Test number
    921928629143
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass115,985 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    115,985 miles
    Test number
    261360418412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,983 miles (+10,211)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,983 miles
    Test number
    592366508170
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in NSR tyre

  16. Pass105,772 miles (+32,091)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,772 miles
    Test number
    120701587452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    722802666056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,681 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    124902466428
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T20 BAK

Does T20 BAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 BAK is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 BAK?
The MOT on T20 BAK is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 BAK done?
T20 BAK was recorded at 196,563 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,150 miles a year.
Has T20 BAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 BAK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T20 BAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T20 BAK find?
T20 BAK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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