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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T252 BPRMOT history

T252 BPR is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 30,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
30,910 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 BPR was last recorded at 30,910 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,575 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,910 miles
  • 2024 – 29,575 miles
  • 2015 – 29,561 miles
  • 2014 – 29,480 miles
  • 2013 – 29,239 miles
  • 2012 – 28,940 miles
  • 2011 – 28,645 miles
  • 2010 – 28,205 miles
  • 2009 – 27,811 miles
  • 2008 – 27,401 miles
  • 2007 – 26,693 miles
  • 2006 – 25,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,910 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged and slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged and slightly corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,910 miles (+1,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    408263109506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged and slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged and slightly corroded

  2. Pass29,575 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    444355327870
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres out of shape recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Lower part of wing detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged

  3. Fail29,575 miles (+14)1 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    962787604948
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres out of shape recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Lower part of wing detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill damaged

  4. Pass29,561 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,561 miles
    Test number
    235196625467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,480 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,480 miles
    Test number
    978632324161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

  6. Fail29,480 miles (+241)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,480 miles
    Test number
    216040324116
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroded but not considered excessive
    • NoteOffside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

  7. Pass29,239 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    347519623176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside inner outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

  8. Fail29,233 miles (+293)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,233 miles
    Test number
    277957823170
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside inner outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

  9. Pass28,940 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    528045232111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on N/S and O/S inner sills not excessive at time of test

  10. Fail28,940 miles (+295)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    757132332182
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on N/S and O/S inner sills not excessive at time of test

  11. Pass28,645 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    178114921107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,205 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,205 miles
    Test number
    612294930198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,811 miles (+410)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,811 miles
    Test number
    242483839120
    • NoteFront bush on the nearside front suspension arm just starting to split
    • NoteNearside front flexi-hose metal end badly corroded
    • NoteOffside front flexi-brake hose metal end badly corroded

  14. Pass27,401 miles (+708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    261197128432
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak from tailbox joint.

  15. Pass26,693 miles (+944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,693 miles
    Test number
    680158527198
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to get low.

  16. Pass25,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    404921036104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 BPR

Does T252 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 BPR is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T252 BPR?
The MOT on T252 BPR is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 BPR done?
T252 BPR was recorded at 30,910 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 265 miles a year.
Has T252 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 BPR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T252 BPR 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 T252 BPR find?
T252 BPR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside sill damaged and slightly corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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