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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T294 XAPMOT history

T294 XAP is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
92,106 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T294 XAP
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T294 XAP was last recorded at 92,106 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 1,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,253 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,853 miles
Average per year
2,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,106 miles
  • 2023 – 90,253 miles
  • 2022 – 86,724 miles
  • 2021 – 86,718 miles
  • 2020 – 86,674 miles
  • 2019 – 86,442 miles
  • 2018 – 85,695 miles
  • 2017 – 84,200 miles
  • 2016 – 82,293 miles
  • 2015 – 80,115 miles
  • 2014 – 76,966 miles
  • 2013 – 75,894 miles
  • 2012 – 73,248 miles
  • 2011 – 70,153 miles
  • 2010 – 67,044 miles
  • 2009 – 64,457 miles
  • 2008 – 61,853 miles
  • 2007 – 58,011 miles
  • 2006 – 53,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also sill panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear inner sills corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion to sills and offside front wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    342950828201
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also sill panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail92,105 miles (+1,852)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    797341874853
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also sill panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,253 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,253 miles
    Test number
    170398922371
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded.

  4. Fail90,252 miles (+3,528)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    466074498127
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded.

  5. Pass86,724 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,724 miles
    Test number
    845103008490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    898578349315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

  7. Fail86,718 miles (+44)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    450897675607
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

  8. Pass86,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    151236701572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,674 miles (+232)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    573834320261
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,442 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    808507524717
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight corrsion

  11. Pass85,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    345315363472
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills and offside front wing

  12. Fail85,695 miles (+1,495)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    793296105714
    • MajorBrake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play PIN INSECURE - DANGEROUS (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills and offside front wing

  13. Pass84,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    507544476044
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is rusty

  14. Fail84,200 miles (+1,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    206733297061
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is rusty

  15. Pass82,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,293 miles
    Test number
    530650890053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail82,293 miles (+2,178)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,293 miles
    Test number
    151269857831
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,115 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    679850775192
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is very rusty

  18. Fail80,113 miles (+3,147)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,113 miles
    Test number
    605589365122
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres are flat
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is very rusty

  19. Pass76,966 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    158589864190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePowersteering fluid below minimun

  20. Fail76,966 miles (+1,072)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    136064564153
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePowersteering fluid below minimun

  21. Pass75,894 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    199347573183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,248 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    787208472184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    676278261115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail70,153 miles (+3,109)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,153 miles
    Test number
    246118761147
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,044 miles (+2,587)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    213885060401
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s door sill and rear wheel arches
    • NoteUneven front tyyre wear

  26. Pass64,457 miles (+2,604)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    540756679164
    • NoteFront number plate debonding
    • NoteSlight corossion to n/s outer sill panel

  27. Pass61,853 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    871172588186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,011 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,011 miles
    Test number
    471674867189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    671842686174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail53,882 miles2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    424621686151
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Questions about T294 XAP

Does T294 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T294 XAP expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T294 XAP?
The MOT on T294 XAP expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T294 XAP done?
T294 XAP was recorded at 92,106 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 2,112 miles a year.
Has T294 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 XAP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T294 XAP 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 T294 XAP find?
T294 XAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also sill panels corroded.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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