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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T526 AGTMOT history

T526 AGT is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Dec 2023
Mileage
115,491 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 AGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 AGT was last recorded at 115,491 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 12,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2012: 48,344 miles, lower than 58,343 miles on 7 Apr 2011.

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
103,457 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
12,034 miles
Average per year
4,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,491 miles
  • 2021 – 103,457 miles
  • 2020 – 102,185 miles
  • 2019 – 96,334 miles
  • 2018 – 94,943 miles
  • 2017 – 94,942 miles
  • 2016 – 83,078 miles
  • 2015 – 70,247 miles
  • 2014 – 55,317 miles
  • 2013 – 48,357 miles
  • 2012 – 48,344 miles
  • 2011 – 58,343 miles
  • 2010 – 47,771 miles
  • 2009 – 47,770 miles
  • 2008 – 47,085 miles
  • 2007 – 45,238 miles
  • 2006 – 43,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,491 miles (+12,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    484445157020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass103,457 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,457 miles
    Test number
    465494545501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,185 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,185 miles
    Test number
    954840060248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,334 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,334 miles
    Test number
    222253130392
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside sill covers fitted

  5. Fail96,292 miles (+1,349)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,292 miles
    Test number
    537215170623
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear rubber split
    • AdvisoryNearside outer cv boot deteriorating

  6. Pass94,943 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    918835749163
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail94,942 miles (+11,864)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,942 miles
    Test number
    165968650754
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear chassis rails around boot floor and within rear suspension mounting prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass83,078 miles (+12,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    810649280392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit to excess (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim to excess (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryGetting rusty on under side

  9. Pass70,247 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,247 miles
    Test number
    945128021989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail70,245 miles (+14,928)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    904549468577
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass55,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    806637984292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  12. Fail55,317 miles (+6,960)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    379567684467
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass48,357 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    919991783251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,344 miles (-9,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    499335212150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,343 miles (+10,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    949707091095
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass47,771 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    990882100106
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass47,770 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    703997499003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    104078398093
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail47,085 miles (+1,847)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    911218898087
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass45,238 miles (+2,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    512553207169
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass43,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    382284296048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 AGT

Does T526 AGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 AGT expired on 24 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 AGT?
The MOT on T526 AGT expired on 24 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 AGT done?
T526 AGT was recorded at 115,491 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
Has T526 AGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 AGT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T526 AGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T526 AGT find?
T526 AGT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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