Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
T272 JPUMOT history
T272 JPU is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 20,135 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 20,135 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T272 JPU
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T272 JPU was last recorded at 20,135 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 May 2013: 370 miles, lower than 97,437 miles on 23 Oct 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 19,559 miles · 10 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 20,135 miles
- 2023 – 19,559 miles
- 2022 – 19,322 miles
- 2021 – 18,066 miles
- 2019 – 17,248 miles
- 2018 – 15,413 miles
- 2017 – 12,528 miles
- 2016 – 9,377 miles
- 2015 – 6,474 miles
- 2014 – 3,572 miles
- 2013 – 370 miles
- 2012 – 97,437 miles
- 2011 – 88,010 miles
- 2010 – 77,162 miles
- 2009 – 72,956 miles
- 2008 – 69,765 miles
- 2007 – 66,955 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail20,135 miles
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail20,135 miles (+576)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,135 miles
- Test number
- 840576103923
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass19,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 19,559 miles
- Test number
- 776689914144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,559 miles (+237)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,559 miles
- Test number
- 644386798803
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass19,322 miles (+1,256)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 19,322 miles
- Test number
- 659689506747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,066 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 18,066 miles
- Test number
- 138223118083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,248 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 17,248 miles
- Test number
- 637482688741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,219 miles (+1,806)6 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,219 miles
- Test number
- 658299805408
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to diesel pump leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel fuel leaking from fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body corroded by shock aborber mount !! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass15,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 15,413 miles
- Test number
- 972257766355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,413 miles (+2,885)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,413 miles
- Test number
- 169031124429
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass12,528 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 12,528 miles
- Test number
- 215798941187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,500 miles (+3,123)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,500 miles
- Test number
- 512064010478
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both side (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion shock surrounding (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass9,377 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 9,377 miles
- Test number
- 238639874857
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low
Pass6,474 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 6,474 miles
- Test number
- 129720825185
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail6,469 miles (+2,897)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,469 miles
- Test number
- 209509615434
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass3,572 miles (+3,202)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 3,572 miles
- Test number
- 696585134193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 370 miles
- Test number
- 749096633104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail370 miles (-97,067)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 370 miles
- Test number
- 105595033124
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass97,437 miles (+1,711)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 97,437 miles
- Test number
- 299027292239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,726 miles (+7,716)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 95,726 miles
- Test number
- 935589932164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,010 miles (+10,848)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 88,010 miles
- Test number
- 826592451187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,162 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 77,162 miles
- Test number
- 270975920113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail77,162 miles (+4,206)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,162 miles
- Test number
- 302905920110
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,956 miles (+3,191)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 72,956 miles
- Test number
- 272278949457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,765 miles (+2,810)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,765 miles
- Test number
- 784675478015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 66,955 miles
- Test number
- 174328977419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T272 JPU
- Does T272 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T272 JPU expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T272 JPU?
- The MOT on T272 JPU expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T272 JPU done?
- T272 JPU was recorded at 20,135 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has T272 JPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T272 JPU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T272 JPU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T272 JPU find?
- T272 JPU failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 4 major defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength, and 1 more.
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