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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T617 JLHMOT history

T617 JLH is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
71,600 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T617 JLH
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T617 JLH was last recorded at 71,600 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 5,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,350 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,250 miles
Average per year
3,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,600 miles
  • 2022 – 66,350 miles
  • 2021 – 62,655 miles
  • 2020 – 58,889 miles
  • 2019 – 54,765 miles
  • 2018 – 50,415 miles
  • 2017 – 46,391 miles
  • 2016 – 43,535 miles
  • 2015 – 41,464 miles
  • 2014 – 38,045 miles
  • 2013 – 34,526 miles
  • 2012 – 32,434 miles
  • 2011 – 29,954 miles
  • 2010 – 27,664 miles
  • 2009 – 25,345 miles
  • 2008 – 22,837 miles
  • 2007 – 20,229 miles
  • 2006 – 18,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    412967120846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,590 miles (+5,240)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,590 miles
    Test number
    895769184715
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReduced effort from offside parking brake

  3. Pass66,350 miles (+3,695)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,350 miles
    Test number
    236861558158
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

  4. Pass62,655 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,655 miles
    Test number
    700587909836
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail62,653 miles (+3,764)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    478702580933
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass58,889 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    630843761172
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail58,889 miles (+4,124)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    799546456030
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass54,765 miles (+4,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    947449459939
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper has cracks
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass50,415 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,415 miles
    Test number
    475427071182
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check-strap insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail50,414 miles (+4,023)5 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,414 miles
    Test number
    651454230714
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check-strap insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass46,391 miles (+66)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    354584302932
    • AdvisoryBonnet has damage to N/S/F corner
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/S obligatory mirror housing loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R sills

  12. Fail46,325 miles (+2,790)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,325 miles
    Test number
    209951712343
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBonnet has damage to N/S/F corner
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/S obligatory mirror housing loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R sills

  13. Pass43,535 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    869330738731
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bothsides (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass41,464 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,464 miles
    Test number
    816778555095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    185386754403
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail38,045 miles (+3,519)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    159256654065
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass34,526 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,526 miles
    Test number
    627503043040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,524 miles (+2,090)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,524 miles
    Test number
    299832443055
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass32,434 miles (+2,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,434 miles
    Test number
    715657842043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass29,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    795811341089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,954 miles (+2,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    239801841079
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass27,664 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,664 miles
    Test number
    374443740055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,345 miles (+2,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,345 miles
    Test number
    964951649052
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass22,837 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    940499438088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,229 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    840323747077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,226 miles (+1,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,226 miles
    Test number
    884601447059
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

  27. Pass18,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,282 miles
    Test number
    540592446049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,282 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,282 miles
    Test number
    613582646070
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T617 JLH

Does T617 JLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T617 JLH expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T617 JLH?
The MOT on T617 JLH expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T617 JLH done?
T617 JLH was recorded at 71,600 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 3,100 miles a year.
Has T617 JLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T617 JLH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T617 JLH 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 T617 JLH find?
T617 JLH passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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