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Ford Escort

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T290 HJWMOT history

T290 HJW is a black diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 16,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
16,306 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 HJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 HJW was last recorded at 16,306 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 3,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2014: 361 miles, lower than 93,015 miles on 26 Oct 2013.

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
13,283 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 16,306 miles
  • 2021 – 13,283 miles
  • 2020 – 12,807 miles
  • 2019 – 11,997 miles
  • 2018 – 10,991 miles
  • 2017 – 9,644 miles
  • 2016 – 2,376 miles
  • 2015 – 387 miles
  • 2014 – 361 miles
  • 2013 – 93,015 miles
  • 2012 – 83,214 miles
  • 2011 – 73,320 miles
  • 2010 – 59,824 miles
  • 2009 – 52,124 miles
  • 2008 – 49,409 miles
  • 2007 – 43,363 miles
  • 2006 – 39,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sills coveredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,306 miles (+3,023)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    16,306 miles
    Test number
    251686513735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  2. Pass13,283 miles (+476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    13,283 miles
    Test number
    198370445689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed

  3. Pass12,807 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    12,807 miles
    Test number
    852889146153
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass11,997 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    11,997 miles
    Test number
    202575741362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,991 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,991 miles
    Test number
    851799747818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,644 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    9,644 miles
    Test number
    430381215300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail9,598 miles (+7,222)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,598 miles
    Test number
    918819895567
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired brake comp broken (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll welding covered in under sill

  8. Pass2,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    2,376 miles
    Test number
    412027097392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail2,376 miles (+1,989)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,376 miles
    Test number
    112535113134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  10. Pass387 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    387 miles
    Test number
    976001585144
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail361 miles (-92,654)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    361 miles
    Test number
    468828204316
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass93,015 miles (+9,801)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    186279593239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,214 miles (+9,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,214 miles
    Test number
    959117492289
    • AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass73,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    355404201341
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Fail73,318 miles (+13,494)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    718754801380
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass59,824 miles (+7,700)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    650965190227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,124 miles
    Test number
    913705999222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,124 miles (+2,715)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,124 miles
    Test number
    480994699266
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  19. Pass49,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    121598688260
    • NoteRear chassis and o/s outer sill started to corrode

  20. Fail49,409 miles (+6,046)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    884518788218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear chassis and o/s outer sill started to corrode

  21. Pass43,363 miles (+4,103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    411626397276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/ sill starting to corrode

  22. Pass39,260 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,260 miles
    Test number
    963767296225
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on tread, chip in windscreen zone b

Questions about T290 HJW

Does T290 HJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T290 HJW expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T290 HJW?
The MOT on T290 HJW expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T290 HJW done?
T290 HJW was recorded at 16,306 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022.
Has T290 HJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 HJW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T290 HJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T290 HJW find?
T290 HJW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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