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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T488 TFBMOT history

T488 TFB is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 4,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
4,958 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 TFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 TFB was last recorded at 4,958 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2022: 4,933 miles, lower than 91,444 miles on 4 Mar 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
4,933 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
25 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 4,958 miles
  • 2022 – 4,933 miles
  • 2021 – 91,444 miles
  • 2018 – 90,206 miles
  • 2017 – 88,037 miles
  • 2016 – 84,934 miles
  • 2015 – 82,519 miles
  • 2014 – 80,128 miles
  • 2013 – 76,507 miles
  • 2012 – 73,354 miles
  • 2011 – 70,402 miles
  • 2010 – 67,546 miles
  • 2009 – 63,656 miles
  • 2008 – 59,898 miles
  • 2007 – 56,058 miles
  • 2006 – 48,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,958 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lower wishbone mounting coming unbonded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Outer sills repaired and covered in sealer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear wheel arches inners rotted out and filled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,958 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    4,958 miles
    Test number
    720127844140
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail4,933 miles (-86,511)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,933 miles
    Test number
    669145621705
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass91,444 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    782663828769
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lower wishbone mounting coming unbonded (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills repaired and covered in sealer
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches inners rotted out and filled

  4. Fail91,433 miles (+1,227)3 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    598537231546
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier lower wishbone mounting coming unbonded (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills repaired and covered in sealer
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches inners rotted out and filled

  5. Pass90,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    478019817960
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail90,206 miles (+2,169)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    160261694102
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass88,037 miles (+3,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,037 miles
    Test number
    468687440276
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass84,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    663139391593
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail84,934 miles (+2,415)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    763307302597
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass82,519 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,519 miles
    Test number
    418892285146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,128 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    246898174474
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  12. Fail80,128 miles (+3,621)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    269286274473
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  13. Pass76,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,507 miles
    Test number
    849463583163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail76,507 miles (+3,153)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,507 miles
    Test number
    975742283171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass73,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    908432772138
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail73,354 miles (+2,952)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    946380872173
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass70,402 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,402 miles
    Test number
    225075961498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,546 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,546 miles
    Test number
    374765260136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,656 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,656 miles
    Test number
    432141879128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail63,656 miles (+3,758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,656 miles
    Test number
    453061679133
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass59,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,898 miles
    Test number
    201915378103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,898 miles (+3,840)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,898 miles
    Test number
    464985278144
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,058 miles
    Test number
    670257677135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail56,058 miles (+7,349)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,058 miles
    Test number
    751357877167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass48,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    611226446163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 TFB

Does T488 TFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 TFB expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 TFB?
The MOT on T488 TFB expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 TFB done?
T488 TFB was recorded at 4,958 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023.
Has T488 TFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 TFB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T488 TFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T488 TFB find?
T488 TFB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front at rear.

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