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Ford Escort

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T489 ARUMOT history

T489 ARU is a black diesel Ford Escort first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2023
Mileage
62,002 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 ARU was last recorded at 62,002 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,977 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,002 miles
  • 2021 – 61,977 miles
  • 2020 – 61,959 miles
  • 2019 – 61,950 miles
  • 2018 – 61,940 miles
  • 2017 – 61,906 miles
  • 2016 – 61,895 miles
  • 2015 – 61,868 miles
  • 2014 – 61,838 miles
  • 2013 – 61,819 miles
  • 2012 – 61,780 miles
  • 2011 – 61,776 miles
  • 2010 – 61,758 miles
  • 2009 – 61,616 miles
  • 2008 – 59,598 miles
  • 2007 – 55,158 miles
  • 2006 – 51,614 miles
  • 2005 – 47,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,002 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,002 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    371184638823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,977 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,977 miles
    Test number
    871497720478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,959 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    677600549963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,950 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    348080801543
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass61,940 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    398953622289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,906 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    638528013859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,895 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    315370620100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,868 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,868 miles
    Test number
    924798833449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,838 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    485656814498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,819 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,819 miles
    Test number
    745620013327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,780 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,780 miles
    Test number
    697138792231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,776 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    687639601336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    343293400312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,758 miles (+142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    491273300490
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass61,616 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    484611829427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,598 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,598 miles
    Test number
    420705218388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,589 miles (+4,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    263383718304
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass55,158 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    872384617343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,614 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,614 miles
    Test number
    353235916397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,466 miles
    Test number
    402013025418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T489 ARU

Does T489 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T489 ARU expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T489 ARU?
The MOT on T489 ARU expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T489 ARU done?
T489 ARU was recorded at 62,002 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 858 miles a year.
Has T489 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 ARU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on T489 ARU 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 T489 ARU find?
T489 ARU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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