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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T297 LCAMOT history

T297 LCA is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
84,165 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 LCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 LCA was last recorded at 84,165 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 1,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,268 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,897 miles
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,165 miles
  • 2023 – 82,268 miles
  • 2022 – 78,677 miles
  • 2021 – 76,752 miles
  • 2020 – 73,602 miles
  • 2019 – 65,198 miles
  • 2018 – 65,186 miles
  • 2017 – 64,969 miles
  • 2014 – 63,539 miles
  • 2013 – 61,906 miles
  • 2012 – 57,718 miles
  • 2010 – 55,385 miles
  • 2009 – 53,487 miles
  • 2008 – 52,017 miles
  • 2007 – 49,748 miles
  • 2005 – 45,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,165 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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,165 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    737652881106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,268 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    289932199901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,677 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,677 miles
    Test number
    421596886003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,752 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    115439340804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,602 miles (+8,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    434686116265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,198 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    944412731186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,186 miles (+217)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,186 miles
    Test number
    714051924876
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,969 miles
    Test number
    183368326105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail64,967 miles (+1,428)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    728893820458
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass63,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,539 miles
    Test number
    257326054396
    • NoteAdvise suspension stiff

  11. Fail63,539 miles (+1,633)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,539 miles
    Test number
    407371354370
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise suspension stiff

  12. Pass61,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    956250093223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,906 miles (+4,188)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    277519183281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass57,718 miles (+2,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    846247142053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail55,385 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    250885210344
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corrodid, advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass55,385 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    961645210383
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corrodid, advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail55,362 miles (+1,875)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    763908690233
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/rear chassis corroded.. .2) both front and n/s/rear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass53,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    591973969152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,487 miles (+1,470)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    683633169188
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall slight damage

  20. Pass52,017 miles (+2,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    954690728127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,748 miles (+4,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    720592167027
    • Note1. Slight wear in offside front wishbone bush. †2. nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

  22. Pass45,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    912193925384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,206 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    800033325385
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Questions about T297 LCA

Does T297 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T297 LCA expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T297 LCA?
The MOT on T297 LCA expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T297 LCA done?
T297 LCA was recorded at 84,165 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has T297 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 LCA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T297 LCA 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 T297 LCA find?
T297 LCA passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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