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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T421 YANMOT history

T421 YAN is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,044 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T421 YAN
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T421 YAN was last recorded at 68,044 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,023 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,044 miles
  • 2022 – 68,023 miles
  • 2018 – 67,789 miles
  • 2017 – 67,649 miles
  • 2016 – 66,934 miles
  • 2015 – 66,154 miles
  • 2014 – 65,136 miles
  • 2013 – 64,242 miles
  • 2012 – 63,142 miles
  • 2011 – 61,778 miles
  • 2010 – 58,714 miles
  • 2009 – 56,215 miles
  • 2008 – 53,390 miles
  • 2006 – 50,521 miles
  • 2005 – 48,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,044 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,044 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,044 miles
    Test number
    137614437903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,023 miles (+234)1 dangerous9 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    186856775540
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear leaf spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear leaf spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    922998630062
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail67,789 miles (+140)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    574665877650
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,649 miles (+715)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,649 miles
    Test number
    762311518279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  6. Pass66,934 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    792634446692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail66,923 miles (+769)15 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    246099028802
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perised
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass66,154 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    766056035105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteCorroson spreading through out underside and outer sill

  9. Fail66,154 miles (+1,018)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    775096735137
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteCorroson spreading through out underside and outer sill

  10. Pass65,136 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    407932944150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play n/s tie-rod end

  11. Fail65,136 miles (+894)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    215263834129
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play n/s tie-rod end

  12. Pass64,242 miles (+1,100)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    797078823104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion spreading throught out underside

  13. Pass63,142 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    239864002468
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail63,142 miles (+1,364)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    266924002168
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass61,778 miles (+3,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    438081001137
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass58,714 miles (+2,499)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,714 miles
    Test number
    830078120052
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack(o/s)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  17. Pass56,215 miles (+2,825)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,215 miles
    Test number
    294957059059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged : Slight play in nearside steering rack joint

  18. Pass53,390 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    162136958063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  19. Fail53,391 miles (+2,870)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    114886958080
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  20. Pass50,521 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,521 miles
    Test number
    914192656355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,260 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    371839745375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,259 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    300687845379
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T421 YAN

Does T421 YAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T421 YAN is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T421 YAN?
The MOT on T421 YAN is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T421 YAN done?
T421 YAN was recorded at 68,044 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 959 miles a year.
Has T421 YAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T421 YAN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T421 YAN 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 T421 YAN find?
T421 YAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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