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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T223 ADNMOT history

T223 ADN is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 7,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
7,071 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T223 ADN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T223 ADN was last recorded at 7,071 miles on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2026: 7,071 miles, lower than 70,619 miles on 24 Oct 2024.

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
70,619 miles · 24 Oct 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,071 miles
  • 2024 – 70,619 miles
  • 2023 – 69,132 miles
  • 2022 – 66,423 miles
  • 2021 – 65,290 miles
  • 2020 – 65,138 miles
  • 2017 – 63,432 miles
  • 2016 – 63,429 miles
  • 2014 – 63,418 miles
  • 2013 – 59,915 miles
  • 2012 – 56,445 miles
  • 2011 – 53,659 miles
  • 2010 – 50,011 miles
  • 2009 – 46,574 miles
  • 2008 – 43,523 miles
  • 2007 – 39,477 miles
  • 2006 – 34,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,071 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,071 miles (-63,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    7,071 miles
    Test number
    224269943298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,619 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,619 miles
    Test number
    617324009501
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLarge amounts of welding repairs carried out and large amounts of underseal applied to repairs

  3. Fail70,617 miles (+28)2 dangerous12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,617 miles
    Test number
    281103603529
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has large amounts of underseal applied

  4. Fail70,589 miles (+1,457)3 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    667118947577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CROSSMEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door catch missing REAR DOOR (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryALTERNATOR NOISEY
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass69,132 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    105014621002
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail69,132 miles (+2,709)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    769749282725
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass66,423 miles (+1,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    954710410038
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  8. Pass65,290 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,290 miles
    Test number
    235448724067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,138 miles (+1,706)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    282575189908
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding all brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r quarter valence corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass63,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    647385574199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,432 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    751344364821
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Fail63,429 miles (+11)3 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    222596812380
    • DangerousCentre Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers seat belt bottom mounting (5.2.6)
    • DangerousNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength passengers lower seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  13. Fail63,418 miles (+3,503)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,418 miles
    Test number
    735032664176
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front wing lower section rotten and insecure

  14. Pass59,915 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    828418353134
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside door check strap loose
    • NoteSmall hole in n/s outer sill

  15. Fail59,915 miles (+3,470)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    957666053164
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside door check strap loose
    • NoteSmall hole in n/s outer sill

  16. Pass56,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    945947562133
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail56,445 miles (+2,786)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    397563162118
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT SPLITING
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT SPLITING

  18. Fail53,659 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    149234461154
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteN /s/r tyre has small cracks between treads.

  19. Pass53,659 miles (+3,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    835404161118
    • 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)
    • NoteN /s/r tyre has small cracks between treads.

  20. Pass50,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    230956140462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,011 miles (+3,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    682254540105
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass46,574 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    961797449156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,523 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    251510348481
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass39,477 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,477 miles
    Test number
    633926557129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    183244966195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,680 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    943883466126
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T223 ADN

Does T223 ADN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T223 ADN is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T223 ADN?
The MOT on T223 ADN is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T223 ADN done?
T223 ADN was recorded at 7,071 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
Has T223 ADN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T223 ADN has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T223 ADN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T223 ADN find?
T223 ADN passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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