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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,391 cc

T521 FUBMOT history

T521 FUB is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
99,397 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 FUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 FUB was last recorded at 99,397 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2009: 69,480 miles, lower than 74,156 miles on 12 Dec 2005.

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
98,609 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
1,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,397 miles
  • 2020 – 98,609 miles
  • 2019 – 98,178 miles
  • 2018 – 97,860 miles
  • 2016 – 97,573 miles
  • 2015 – 97,568 miles
  • 2013 – 87,620 miles
  • 2012 – 85,176 miles
  • 2011 – 81,521 miles
  • 2010 – 76,205 miles
  • 2009 – 69,493 miles
  • 2005 – 74,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Rear inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen sticker fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    693281420300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,397 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,397 miles
    Test number
    506175224756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,609 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    922218820905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,178 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,178 miles
    Test number
    611404268439
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen sticker fitted

  5. Fail98,172 miles (+312)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,172 miles
    Test number
    591880203884
    • MajorEmissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front c.v boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen sticker fitted

  6. Pass97,860 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    694613067314
    • AdvisoryExhaust catching axle
    • AdvisoryNearside inner c.v boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNon-legal windscreen sticker
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  7. Fail97,850 miles (+277)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    592947586665
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded

  8. Pass97,573 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,573 miles
    Test number
    876440903867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,571 miles (+3)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    111521906909
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shocker leak
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  10. Pass97,568 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    418368985163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,562 miles (+9,942)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    449913285124
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass87,620 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    688608923174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine coolant leak and suspect noisey water pump

  13. Fail87,620 miles (+2,444)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    926441823124
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine coolant leak and suspect noisey water pump

  14. Pass85,176 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    336228972165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,174 miles (+3,653)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,174 miles
    Test number
    267080772128
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

  16. Pass81,521 miles (+5,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    807009861159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass76,205 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    954314610238
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge close to legal limit

  18. Fail76,205 miles (+6,712)5 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    661464710281
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge close to legal limit

  19. Pass69,493 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    214553719209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,480 miles (-4,676)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    282262419208
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass74,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    74,156 miles
    Test number
    903416245350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,156 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,156 miles
    Test number
    160236845311
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T521 FUB

Does T521 FUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T521 FUB expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T521 FUB?
The MOT on T521 FUB expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T521 FUB done?
T521 FUB was recorded at 99,397 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 1,571 miles a year.
Has T521 FUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 FUB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T521 FUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T521 FUB find?
T521 FUB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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