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Ford Escort

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T553 KVWMOT history

T553 KVW is a blue diesel Ford Escort first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2024
Mileage
68,710 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 KVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 KVW was last recorded at 68,710 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 2,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,983 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,727 miles
Average per year
1,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,710 miles
  • 2022 – 65,983 miles
  • 2021 – 62,838 miles
  • 2020 – 61,360 miles
  • 2019 – 57,460 miles
  • 2018 – 57,075 miles
  • 2017 – 56,590 miles
  • 2016 – 55,899 miles
  • 2015 – 55,233 miles
  • 2014 – 54,705 miles
  • 2013 – 54,079 miles
  • 2012 – 53,480 miles
  • 2011 – 52,802 miles
  • 2010 – 52,015 miles
  • 2009 – 51,068 miles
  • 2008 – 48,405 miles
  • 2007 – 43,753 miles
  • 2006 – 38,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,710 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,710 miles (+2,727)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    627414750189
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass65,983 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    452666937680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,838 miles (+1,478)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    801180599074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,360 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,360 miles
    Test number
    395061404079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,460 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    756982874994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,075 miles (+485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    168471979880
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outers (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass56,590 miles (+691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    765205173116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass55,899 miles (+666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    175236344809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches starting to corrode

  9. Pass55,233 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    437369675042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    656260984019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail54,705 miles (+626)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    369959274020
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass54,079 miles (+599)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    565369273017
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear chassis starting to rust

  13. Fail53,480 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    105476082029
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  14. Pass53,480 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    826526782026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,802 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    536747781099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,015 miles (+947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    994709060068
    • NoteChassis rear, starting to rust
    • NoteN/s mirror insecure

  17. Pass51,068 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    403930999060
    • NoteN/s door mirror in poor condition

  18. Fail51,068 miles (+2,663)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    580990399048
    • Repaired at testBrake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • NoteN/s door mirror in poor condition

  19. Pass48,405 miles (+4,652)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,405 miles
    Test number
    134725598479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s mirror insecure

  20. Pass43,753 miles (+5,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    710874697083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Fail38,404 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    161568896080
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  22. Pass38,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    853448796091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 KVW

Does T553 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 KVW expired on 26 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 KVW?
The MOT on T553 KVW expired on 26 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 KVW done?
T553 KVW was recorded at 68,710 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 1,746 miles a year.
Has T553 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 KVW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on T553 KVW 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 T553 KVW find?
T553 KVW passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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