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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T477 HRNMOT history

T477 HRN is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
43,355 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 HRN
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 HRN was last recorded at 43,355 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2015: 9,787 miles, lower than 97,117 miles on 19 Feb 2014.

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
43,355 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 43,355 miles
  • 2022 – 38,658 miles
  • 2021 – 30,584 miles
  • 2020 – 30,544 miles
  • 2018 – 26,167 miles
  • 2017 – 20,332 miles
  • 2016 – 15,765 miles
  • 2015 – 9,787 miles
  • 2014 – 97,117 miles
  • 2013 – 72,484 miles
  • 2012 – 59,562 miles
  • 2011 – 52,266 miles
  • 2010 – 43,561 miles
  • 2008 – 41,670 miles
  • 2007 – 37,685 miles
  • 2006 – 33,310 miles
  • 2005 – 29,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,355 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front n/s & o/s tyres wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    956647776937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,355 miles (+4,697)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    652501994964
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass38,658 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    518443580756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    218543435580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,570 miles (+26)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    433225468003
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  6. Fail30,544 miles (+4,377)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    535146235077
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed all down side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass26,167 miles (+5,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    901859786955
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass20,332 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,332 miles
    Test number
    915277741407
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  9. Fail20,321 miles (+4,556)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,321 miles
    Test number
    564623616618
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s & o/s tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  10. Pass15,765 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    15,765 miles
    Test number
    781219649308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,966 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    11,966 miles
    Test number
    930780491254
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass9,787 miles (-87,330)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    9,787 miles
    Test number
    625631035083
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r sill starting to rust
    • NoteStarting to rust near o/s/r shock
  13. Pass97,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    309290754012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail97,117 miles (+24,633)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    719313544096
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass72,484 miles (+12,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    446169043005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass59,562 miles (+7,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    938922452103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass52,266 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    588616841162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,256 miles (+8,695)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,256 miles
    Test number
    376965141185
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  19. Pass43,561 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,561 miles
    Test number
    752633750130
    • 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)
  20. Fail43,551 miles (+1,881)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,551 miles
    Test number
    151882650138
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
  21. Pass41,670 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,670 miles
    Test number
    881546088103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,685 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    453912797133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,310 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,310 miles
    Test number
    453045406269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    29,130 miles
    Test number
    711435195130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T477 HRN

Does T477 HRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 HRN expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 HRN?
The MOT on T477 HRN expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 HRN done?
T477 HRN was recorded at 43,355 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 807 miles a year.
Has T477 HRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 HRN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T477 HRN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T477 HRN find?
T477 HRN passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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