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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T557 FWWMOT history

T557 FWW is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
79,673 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 FWW
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
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T557 FWW was last recorded at 79,673 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 3,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,424 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,249 miles
Average per year
2,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,673 miles
  • 2022 – 76,424 miles
  • 2021 – 71,132 miles
  • 2020 – 66,490 miles
  • 2019 – 63,142 miles
  • 2016 – 63,132 miles
  • 2014 – 62,403 miles
  • 2013 – 61,801 miles
  • 2012 – 60,792 miles
  • 2011 – 55,254 miles
  • 2010 – 53,267 miles
  • 2009 – 51,098 miles
  • 2008 – 48,746 miles
  • 2007 – 46,701 miles
  • 2006 – 44,026 miles
  • 2005 – 41,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,673 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches rusted
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sills slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Significant fuel smell in car but no leak found

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,673 miles (+3,249)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,673 miles
    Test number
    770012056699
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches rusted
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass76,424 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    517805114347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySills slightly corroded

  3. Fail76,418 miles (+5,286)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    445567526747
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySills slightly corroded

  4. Pass71,132 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    841694066152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySignificant fuel smell in car but no leak found

  5. Fail71,124 miles (+4,634)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    588275955075
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySignificant fuel smell in car but no leak found

  6. Pass66,490 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    236405092445
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail66,484 miles (+3,342)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    111861981480
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre has flat spots
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,142 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    487050610922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexible brake hose corroded on metal section
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexible brake hose corroded on metal section
    • AdvisoryUnderside brakes and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smeary

  9. Fail63,140 miles (+8)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,140 miles
    Test number
    819946876226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexible brake hose corroded on metal section
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexible brake hose corroded on metal section
    • AdvisoryUnderside brakes and suspension components corroded

  10. Pass63,132 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    657668096494
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear chassis legs
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail63,131 miles (+728)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,131 miles
    Test number
    714433340265
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear chassis legs
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass62,403 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    935231854394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,397 miles (+596)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    729314244358
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass61,801 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    479111943366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,792 miles (+5,538)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    226751142329
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear brake slight bind
    • NoteWipers split

  16. Pass55,254 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,254 miles
    Test number
    575608841398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,267 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,267 miles
    Test number
    433404840424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,098 miles
    Test number
    530331849390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,098 miles (+2,352)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,098 miles
    Test number
    834501949397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass48,746 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,746 miles
    Test number
    451273748409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    483581547300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,701 miles (+2,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    463231147452
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,026 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    950435646330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    913309835368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 FWW

Does T557 FWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 FWW expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 FWW?
The MOT on T557 FWW expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 FWW done?
T557 FWW was recorded at 79,673 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 2,161 miles a year.
Has T557 FWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 FWW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T557 FWW 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 T557 FWW find?
T557 FWW failed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and 7 more.

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