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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T492 VAXMOT history

T492 VAX is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
46,708 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T492 VAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T492 VAX was last recorded at 46,708 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,377 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
331 miles
Average per year
718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 46,708 miles
  • 2022 – 46,377 miles
  • 2021 – 46,007 miles
  • 2020 – 45,541 miles
  • 2019 – 45,105 miles
  • 2018 – 44,568 miles
  • 2017 – 44,080 miles
  • 2016 – 43,484 miles
  • 2015 – 42,699 miles
  • 2014 – 41,943 miles
  • 2013 – 41,623 miles
  • 2012 – 41,118 miles
  • 2011 – 40,533 miles
  • 2010 – 39,628 miles
  • 2009 – 38,838 miles
  • 2008 – 37,867 miles
  • 2007 – 36,457 miles
  • 2006 – 34,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,708 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damageRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Interior mirror missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,708 miles (+331)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,708 miles
    Test number
    635884259196
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass46,377 miles (+10)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    208693641906
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Fail46,367 miles (+360)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,367 miles
    Test number
    171293222203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Pass46,007 miles (+466)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,007 miles
    Test number
    547275783952
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels has slightly free play
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear 1/4 panels corroded inner and outer
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass45,541 miles (+436)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    351190988505
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels slightly free play
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear chassis rails corroded + Underside of vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and Nearside rear panels inner + outer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass45,105 miles (+537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    195695885329
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded. Untherside of the vehicle corroded. Offside and nearside rear panels inner and outer corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass44,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,568 miles
    Test number
    420865058628
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear inner sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  8. Fail44,568 miles (+488)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,568 miles
    Test number
    570035182913
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear inner sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  9. Pass44,080 miles (+596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    397363936203
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear chassis rails corroded

  10. Pass43,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    907813553588
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded

  11. Fail43,484 miles (+785)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    808922009859
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryLow readings on rear brakes
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sill panels corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r chassis rails corroded

  12. Pass42,699 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    406589475051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass41,943 miles (+320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    357597274030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s and n/s sill panels have heavy corrosion

  14. Fail41,623 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,623 miles
    Test number
    149867473438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass41,623 miles (+505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,623 miles
    Test number
    258747873063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass41,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,118 miles
    Test number
    978805572030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail41,118 miles (+585)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,118 miles
    Test number
    307095272094
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding

  18. Pass40,533 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,533 miles
    Test number
    817075771032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,628 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    214927960079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,838 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    184159159049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,867 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    581457178019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,457 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,457 miles
    Test number
    474805257084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,489 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,489 miles
    Test number
    953510686043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,392 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    522566156042
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T492 VAX

Does T492 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T492 VAX expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T492 VAX?
The MOT on T492 VAX expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T492 VAX done?
T492 VAX was recorded at 46,708 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 718 miles a year.
Has T492 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T492 VAX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T492 VAX 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 T492 VAX find?
T492 VAX passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front gearbox mounting defective, and 4 more.

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