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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T608 MVWMOT history

T608 MVW is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,255 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T608 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T608 MVW was last recorded at 92,255 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 11,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,346 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,909 miles
Average per year
3,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,255 miles
  • 2025 – 80,346 miles
  • 2024 – 68,762 miles
  • 2023 – 58,856 miles
  • 2022 – 48,677 miles
  • 2021 – 41,637 miles
  • 2020 – 40,663 miles
  • 2019 – 37,419 miles
  • 2018 – 37,213 miles
  • 2017 – 37,082 miles
  • 2016 – 36,591 miles
  • 2015 – 35,820 miles
  • 2014 – 35,271 miles
  • 2013 – 34,365 miles
  • 2012 – 33,324 miles
  • 2011 – 32,410 miles
  • 2010 – 31,723 miles
  • 2009 – 31,114 miles
  • 2008 – 30,088 miles
  • 2007 – 28,630 miles
  • 2006 – 26,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,255 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near subframe mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre exhaust box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section to back box joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,255 miles (+11,909)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,255 miles
    Test number
    874619964169
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near subframe mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,346 miles (+11,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    365446783741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,762 miles (+5)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,762 miles
    Test number
    337863197339
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,757 miles (+9,901)8 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    500748575575
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,856 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,856 miles
    Test number
    275893183936
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail58,845 miles (+10,168)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    641942164186
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,677 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    380243696087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel repaired with filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet only one jet working

  8. Fail48,674 miles (+7,037)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    282343360944
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected brake back plate damp (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel repaired with filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet only one jet working

  9. Pass41,637 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    252402284133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass40,663 miles (+3,244)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    946705123487
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  11. Pass37,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,419 miles
    Test number
    557236235053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,419 miles (+206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,419 miles
    Test number
    465025180816
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass37,213 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,213 miles
    Test number
    102642043758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    244304771916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,082 miles (+491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    930775178340
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass36,591 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    278291199426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,820 miles (+549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    176122485022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass35,271 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    119508774491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    487207173056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,365 miles (+1,041)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    836357573016
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass33,324 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,324 miles
    Test number
    366927882045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,410 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    346874181086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,723 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    383469980071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,114 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,114 miles
    Test number
    362771499022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    363631798066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,088 miles (+1,458)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    772691998097
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass28,630 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    803149887091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass26,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,512 miles
    Test number
    723917586035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T608 MVW

Does T608 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T608 MVW is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T608 MVW?
The MOT on T608 MVW is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T608 MVW done?
T608 MVW was recorded at 92,255 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,202 miles a year.
Has T608 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T608 MVW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T608 MVW 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 T608 MVW find?
T608 MVW failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front floor excessively deteriorated near subframe mount; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch, and 6 more.

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