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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T396 KARMOT history

T396 KAR is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 11,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
11,651 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 KAR was last recorded at 11,651 miles on 6 May 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2022: 4,770 miles, lower than 96,511 miles on 16 Nov 2021.

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
11,603 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,651 miles
  • 2024 – 10,853 miles
  • 2023 – 10,800 miles
  • 2022 – 4,770 miles
  • 2021 – 96,511 miles
  • 2020 – 95,931 miles
  • 2019 – 86,367 miles
  • 2018 – 78,543 miles
  • 2017 – 73,394 miles
  • 2016 – 72,468 miles
  • 2015 – 71,840 miles
  • 2014 – 66,413 miles
  • 2013 – 65,832 miles
  • 2012 – 65,171 miles
  • 2011 – 63,147 miles
  • 2010 – 61,039 miles
  • 2009 – 58,366 miles
  • 2008 – 57,387 miles
  • 2007 – 56,233 miles
  • 2006 – 54,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,651 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,651 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    11,651 miles
    Test number
    993060824823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail11,603 miles (+750)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,603 miles
    Test number
    509013905675
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass10,853 miles (+53)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    10,853 miles
    Test number
    353375125516
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail10,800 miles (+6,030)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,800 miles
    Test number
    821261602224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass4,770 miles6 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    4,770 miles
    Test number
    645097300930
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail4,770 miles (-91,741)2 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,770 miles
    Test number
    349517661251
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    520706854270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,511 miles (+580)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    241503483224
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,931 miles (+9,564)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    993733720854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,367 miles (+7,824)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    394992309639
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,543 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,543 miles
    Test number
    578453679459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,394 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    712479648037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,468 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    121821093302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met required figures

  14. Fail72,468 miles (+628)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    202768296895
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met required figures

  15. Pass71,840 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    635788175107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail71,813 miles (+5,400)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    527157465163
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,413 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    285935364472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,832 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    249223273417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass65,171 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    799676822134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,147 miles (+2,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    967209691056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass61,039 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,039 miles
    Test number
    363826680077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,366 miles (+979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    304730089051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail57,387 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    650456198079
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,387 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    892966798035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    334873887030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail56,233 miles (+1,475)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    763023487082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass54,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,758 miles
    Test number
    872754186017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 KAR

Does T396 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T396 KAR expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T396 KAR?
The MOT on T396 KAR expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T396 KAR done?
T396 KAR was recorded at 11,651 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025.
Has T396 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 KAR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T396 KAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T396 KAR find?
T396 KAR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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