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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T381 KARMOT history

T381 KAR is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 23,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
23,249 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 KAR
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
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T381 KAR was last recorded at 23,249 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 4,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2019: 269 miles, lower than 98,716 miles on 13 Jun 2018.

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
18,528 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,249 miles
  • 2024 – 18,528 miles
  • 2023 – 13,845 miles
  • 2021 – 9,746 miles
  • 2020 – 4,878 miles
  • 2019 – 269 miles
  • 2018 – 98,716 miles
  • 2017 – 97,836 miles
  • 2016 – 97,808 miles
  • 2015 – 97,803 miles
  • 2014 – 97,794 miles
  • 2013 – 97,752 miles
  • 2012 – 97,466 miles
  • 2011 – 97,200 miles
  • 2010 – 96,758 miles
  • 2009 – 96,162 miles
  • 2008 – 95,392 miles
  • 2007 – 93,849 miles
  • 2006 – 91,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail23,249 miles
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded to a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bumper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes near fuel filler neck

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail23,249 miles (+4,721)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,249 miles
    Test number
    397350690114
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded to a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bumper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass18,528 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    18,528 miles
    Test number
    568289796635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes near fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail18,522 miles (+4,677)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,522 miles
    Test number
    603416357232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes near fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass13,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    13,845 miles
    Test number
    869647037172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear rear panel corroded

  5. Fail13,845 miles (+4,099)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,845 miles
    Test number
    860253663032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear rear panel corroded

  6. Pass9,746 miles (+4,868)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    9,746 miles
    Test number
    137323039238
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass4,878 miles (+4,609)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    4,878 miles
    Test number
    579152969786
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass269 miles (-98,447)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    269 miles
    Test number
    393594486342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,716 miles
    Test number
    395455868861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,716 miles (+880)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,716 miles
    Test number
    272767916900
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety injector return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,836 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,836 miles
    Test number
    273770214825
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass97,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,808 miles
    Test number
    140306120090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,808 miles (+5)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,808 miles
    Test number
    806979070314
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

  14. Pass97,803 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,803 miles
    Test number
    695242635118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

  15. Pass97,794 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    795359234168
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  16. Pass97,752 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    997219513130
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  17. Pass97,466 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    368485432155
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  18. Pass97,200 miles (+442)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    689231031148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers deteriorated.

  19. Pass96,758 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    662673530141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,162 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    920962939197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

  21. Pass95,392 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    174752728108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,849 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    872095347124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass91,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    91,799 miles
    Test number
    504827596006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T381 KAR

Does T381 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T381 KAR expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T381 KAR?
The MOT on T381 KAR expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T381 KAR done?
T381 KAR was recorded at 23,249 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
Has T381 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 KAR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T381 KAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T381 KAR find?
T381 KAR failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded to a hole; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill corroded and holed, and 3 more.

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