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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T42 KVRMOT history

T42 KVR is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 44,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
44,363 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 KVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 KVR was last recorded at 44,363 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,031 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
1,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,363 miles
  • 2020 – 44,031 miles
  • 2019 – 41,356 miles
  • 2018 – 37,470 miles
  • 2016 – 32,600 miles
  • 2015 – 31,258 miles
  • 2014 – 29,860 miles
  • 2013 – 28,856 miles
  • 2012 – 27,619 miles
  • 2011 – 26,262 miles
  • 2010 – 24,831 miles
  • 2009 – 22,913 miles
  • 2008 – 20,938 miles
  • 2007 – 18,000 miles
  • 2006 – 17,310 miles
  • 2005 – 15,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre outer sidewall

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately over tank filler neck (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • N/s outter sill corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass44,363 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    265925593864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre outer sidewall

  2. Pass44,031 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,031 miles
    Test number
    704773045188
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail44,030 miles (+2,674)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    269703080276
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,356 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,356 miles
    Test number
    298666231210
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail41,335 miles (+3,865)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    815497044802
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass37,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    453028659916
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail37,470 miles (+216)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    411648297527
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail37,254 miles2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    375344018533
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    599880744851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,600 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,600 miles
    Test number
    819951574467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,594 miles (+1,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    746123849350
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill and outter sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg over petrol filler pipes (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass31,258 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    559881625256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately over tank filler neck (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s outter sill corroded.

  13. Fail31,251 miles (+1,391)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,251 miles
    Test number
    949585359751
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill section (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately over tank filler neck (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s outter sill corroded.

  14. Fail29,860 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    418668614336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/r chassis leg excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of subframe mounting

  15. Pass29,860 miles (+1,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    508518614325
    • NoteO/s/r chassis leg excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of subframe mounting

  16. Pass28,856 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,856 miles
    Test number
    837686013372
    • NoteRear n/s chassis leg excessive corrosion outside 30 cm of subframe or conponet mounting
    • NoteRear o/s chassis leg excessive corrosion outside 30 cm of subframe or conponent mounting

  17. Fail28,854 miles (+1,235)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,854 miles
    Test number
    837685813364
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear n/s chassis leg excessive corrosion outside 30 cm of subframe or conponet mounting
    • NoteRear o/s chassis leg excessive corrosion outside 30 cm of subframe or conponent mounting

  18. Pass27,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    387277192217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail27,619 miles (+1,357)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    568967992276
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass26,262 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    467998211449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    900422520372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,831 miles (+1,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    362932420313
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass22,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,913 miles
    Test number
    640084929369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,913 miles (+1,975)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,913 miles
    Test number
    974032029350
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked

  25. Fail20,938 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,938 miles
    Test number
    432754428300
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass20,938 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,938 miles
    Test number
    460884028305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,000 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,000 miles
    Test number
    861177927323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,310 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,310 miles
    Test number
    112171826368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    15,376 miles
    Test number
    720796325397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 KVR

Does T42 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 KVR expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 KVR?
The MOT on T42 KVR expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 KVR done?
T42 KVR was recorded at 44,363 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 1,736 miles a year.
Has T42 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 KVR has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T42 KVR 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 T42 KVR find?
T42 KVR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front nail in tyre outer sidewall.

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