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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T351 RBCMOT history

T351 RBC is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
59,666 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T351 RBC
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
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T351 RBC was last recorded at 59,666 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 1,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,066 miles · 22 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,600 miles
Average per year
2,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,666 miles
  • 2023 – 58,066 miles
  • 2022 – 56,866 miles
  • 2021 – 54,760 miles
  • 2019 – 52,995 miles
  • 2018 – 50,452 miles
  • 2017 – 47,771 miles
  • 2016 – 45,861 miles
  • 2015 – 45,845 miles
  • 2014 – 40,526 miles
  • 2013 – 34,206 miles
  • 2012 – 32,460 miles
  • 2011 – 30,359 miles
  • 2010 – 28,440 miles
  • 2009 – 26,616 miles
  • 2008 – 24,500 miles
  • 2007 – 21,978 miles
  • 2006 – 19,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,666 miles (+1,600)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    934214812756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass58,066 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,066 miles
    Test number
    424061749292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail58,038 miles (+1,172)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,038 miles
    Test number
    679305400851
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,866 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,866 miles
    Test number
    203322364074
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass54,760 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    197416619912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,995 miles (+2,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    585660424909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,452 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,452 miles
    Test number
    895887294813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,771 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    521977732162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass45,861 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,861 miles
    Test number
    998695555085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,845 miles (+5,319)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,845 miles
    Test number
    358524705249
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteAll chassis badly corroded
    • NoteNearside front outer sill badly corroded

  11. Fail40,526 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    378530874199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront tyres bold inner edge
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  12. Pass40,526 miles (+6,320)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,526 miles
    Test number
    816550574199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront tyres bold inner edge
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear

  13. Pass34,206 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    389943313232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,196 miles (+1,736)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    129751613283
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass32,460 miles (+2,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,460 miles
    Test number
    217645432455
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass30,359 miles (+1,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    336397131147
    • NoteSurface corrosion on nsr chassis leg

  17. Pass28,440 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    630551940146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,436 miles (+1,820)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,436 miles
    Test number
    233068930169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass26,616 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    530120229145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,500 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,500 miles
    Test number
    234554038147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,978 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,978 miles
    Test number
    853095337184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,464 miles
    Test number
    202259726461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T351 RBC

Does T351 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T351 RBC expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T351 RBC?
The MOT on T351 RBC expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T351 RBC done?
T351 RBC was recorded at 59,666 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 2,206 miles a year.
Has T351 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T351 RBC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T351 RBC 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 T351 RBC find?
T351 RBC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor, and 4 more.

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