
Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
T476 VPUMOT history
T476 VPU is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 21,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 21,680 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T476 VPU
- 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
- 5 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T476 VPU was last recorded at 21,680 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 2,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Aug 2019: 3,652 miles, lower than 97,763 miles on 10 Aug 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 18,771 miles · 9 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 21,680 miles
- 2023 – 18,771 miles
- 2022 – 16,589 miles
- 2021 – 12,880 miles
- 2020 – 8,878 miles
- 2019 – 3,652 miles
- 2018 – 97,763 miles
- 2017 – 90,914 miles
- 2016 – 84,879 miles
- 2015 – 81,316 miles
- 2014 – 76,881 miles
- 2013 – 71,888 miles
- 2012 – 68,356 miles
- 2011 – 63,711 miles
- 2010 – 58,474 miles
- 2009 – 53,335 miles
- 2008 – 52,665 miles
- 2007 – 50,077 miles
- 2006 – 48,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength brake load sensing valve (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Engine area oily underneath
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail21,680 miles (+2,909)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,680 miles
- Test number
- 513449224969
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength brake load sensing valve (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass18,771 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 18,771 miles
- Test number
- 139736617212
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass16,589 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 16,589 miles
- Test number
- 404739647790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,564 miles (+3,684)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,564 miles
- Test number
- 331506515863
- MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass12,880 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 12,880 miles
- Test number
- 923961191919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,864 miles (+3,986)3 major1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,864 miles
- Test number
- 865145412699
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch panel behind wheel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting bracket and inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mount box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in glass lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear closing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass8,878 miles (+68)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 8,878 miles
- Test number
- 337847935553
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail8,810 miles (+5,158)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,810 miles
- Test number
- 959462521616
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass3,652 miles (-94,111)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 3,652 miles
- Test number
- 488805127474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,763 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 97,763 miles
- Test number
- 771357559625
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine area oily underneath
- AdvisoryOffside drive shaft inner boot leaking sllightly
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass chipped
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low
- AdvisoryRear service brakes considerably weak
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber cross member corroded
- AdvisorySills and chassis etc generally corroded
- AdvisorySome corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes corroded
Fail97,762 miles (+6,848)12 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,762 miles
- Test number
- 110194535904
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working and dash lights (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low very low and unclear (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking from pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine area oily underneath
- AdvisoryOffside drive shaft inner boot leaking sllightly
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass chipped
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber cross member corroded
- AdvisorySills and chassis etc generally corroded
- AdvisorySlight imbalance of front brakes
- AdvisorySome corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes corroded
Pass90,914 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 90,914 miles
- Test number
- 867728349136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,814 miles (+5,935)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,814 miles
- Test number
- 917878171959
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass84,879 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,879 miles
- Test number
- 323848805247
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded & insecure
Fail84,879 miles (+3,563)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,879 miles
- Test number
- 253452516513
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded & insecure
Pass81,316 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,316 miles
- Test number
- 886221515217
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail81,285 miles (+4,404)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,285 miles
- Test number
- 238239395174
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass76,881 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 76,881 miles
- Test number
- 468399994157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail76,881 miles (+4,993)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,881 miles
- Test number
- 795778494163
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail71,888 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,888 miles
- Test number
- 349018993129
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- NoteNearside indicator does not self cancel
- NoteSlight corrosion to nearside outer sill
- NoteSlight corrosion to offside outer sill
Pass71,888 miles (+3,532)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,888 miles
- Test number
- 937678693141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- NoteNearside indicator does not self cancel
- NoteSlight corrosion to nearside outer sill
- NoteSlight corrosion to offside outer sill
Pass68,356 miles (+4,645)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 68,356 miles
- Test number
- 768276592136
- NoteFront numberplate poor condition
Pass63,711 miles (+91)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 63,711 miles
- Test number
- 205197491132
- NoteHandbrake and brake warning lights on
- NoteNs handbrake cable insucre
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteSlight knock from steering
- NoteUnable to open rear doors
Fail63,620 miles (+5,146)7 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,620 miles
- Test number
- 186248381120
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- NoteHandbrake and brake warning lights on
- NoteNs handbrake cable insucre
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteSlight knock from steering
- NoteUnable to open rear doors
Pass58,474 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 58,474 miles
- Test number
- 333144570196
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass53,335 miles (+670)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 53,335 miles
- Test number
- 162678689197
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass52,665 miles (+2,588)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,665 miles
- Test number
- 683559038254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 50,077 miles
- Test number
- 281425087449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,077 miles (+1,613)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,077 miles
- Test number
- 412585287112
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass48,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 48,464 miles
- Test number
- 933154436075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T476 VPU
- Does T476 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T476 VPU expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T476 VPU?
- The MOT on T476 VPU expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T476 VPU done?
- T476 VPU was recorded at 21,680 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024.
- Has T476 VPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T476 VPU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T476 VPU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T476 VPU find?
- T476 VPU failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 6 major defects: horn not working; nearside rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 3 more.
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