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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T342 APOMOT history

T342 APO is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 22,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
22,480 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T342 APO was last recorded at 22,480 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2014: 154 miles, lower than 96,320 miles on 14 Dec 2012.

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
22,432 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
48 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 22,480 miles
  • 2023 – 22,432 miles
  • 2022 – 17,086 miles
  • 2021 – 12,061 miles
  • 2020 – 7,608 miles
  • 2019 – 7,098 miles
  • 2018 – 6,838 miles
  • 2017 – 5,736 miles
  • 2016 – 4,580 miles
  • 2014 – 2,502 miles
  • 2012 – 96,320 miles
  • 2011 – 93,217 miles
  • 2010 – 86,578 miles
  • 2009 – 80,828 miles
  • 2008 – 65,029 miles
  • 2006 – 53,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,480 miles
  • MinorCentral Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rust & corrosion in various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,480 miles (+48)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    22,480 miles
    Test number
    981127701264
    • MinorCentral Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail22,432 miles (+5,346)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,432 miles
    Test number
    572020697525
    • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass17,086 miles (+5,025)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    17,086 miles
    Test number
    833650856019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass12,061 miles (+4,453)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    12,061 miles
    Test number
    658923307782
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass7,608 miles (+510)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    7,608 miles
    Test number
    249901380820
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension noisy
    • AdvisoryO/s c.v boot damp
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills & rear chassis/cross member corroding
    • AdvisoryRust & corrosion in various places
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  6. Pass7,098 miles (+260)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    7,098 miles
    Test number
    688967685256
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly loose
    • AdvisoryChips on screen
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s c.v. boot damp
    • AdvisoryRear brake valve damp
    • AdvisoryRear chassis & rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRust & corrosion in various places
    • AdvisorySlight wear/play in front lower arm bushes

  7. Pass6,838 miles (+1,102)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    6,838 miles
    Test number
    828815362892
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryVarious rust & corrosion patches

  8. Pass5,736 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    5,736 miles
    Test number
    130333618585
    • AdvisoryRust patches
    • AdvisorySmall patches of corrosion in various places

  9. Pass4,580 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    4,580 miles
    Test number
    323831275628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass2,502 miles (+2,348)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    2,502 miles
    Test number
    597262154300
    • NoteAll tyres low on tread
    • NoteChips on screen
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm bush worn & slight play
    • NoteRust patches

  11. Pass154 miles (-96,166)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    154 miles
    Test number
    408076704051
    • NoteBoot floor area corroding
    • NoteChips on screen

  12. Pass96,320 miles (+3,103)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,320 miles
    Test number
    276259042333
    • NoteLoading area floor corroding
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm bush splitting away
    • NoteRear brake valve damp
    • NoteRear cross panel corroding
    • NoteSlight noise on o/s/r bearing
    • NoteSlight run out front on front brakes
    • NoteSmall spits wipers

  13. Pass93,217 miles (+6,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    799546151386
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/r bearing

  14. Pass86,578 miles (+5,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    364208740307
    • NoteRust and corrosion

  15. Pass80,828 miles (+162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,828 miles
    Test number
    874148759357
    • NoteSlight rust & corrosion on inner and outer sills

  16. Fail80,666 miles (+15,637)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    581949829063
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass65,029 miles (+11,884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,029 miles
    Test number
    724569408010
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  18. Pass53,145 miles (+8,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,145 miles
    Test number
    423187126350
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis sections.

  19. Pass44,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,489 miles
    Test number
    122631136481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T342 APO

Does T342 APO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 APO expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 APO?
The MOT on T342 APO expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 APO done?
T342 APO was recorded at 22,480 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024.
Has T342 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 APO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T342 APO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T342 APO find?
T342 APO passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects: central drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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