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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T627 ARUMOT history

T627 ARU is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 9,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
9,816 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T627 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T627 ARU was last recorded at 9,816 miles on 15 May 2024, 5,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2019: 2,802 miles, lower than 99,129 miles on 24 Oct 2018.

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
4,312 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 9,816 miles
  • 2022 – 4,312 miles
  • 2021 – 4,035 miles
  • 2020 – 2,819 miles
  • 2019 – 2,802 miles
  • 2018 – 99,129 miles
  • 2017 – 98,122 miles
  • 2016 – 96,269 miles
  • 2015 – 94,051 miles
  • 2014 – 91,985 miles
  • 2013 – 89,717 miles
  • 2012 – 87,716 miles
  • 2011 – 84,548 miles
  • 2010 – 82,446 miles
  • 2009 – 80,280 miles
  • 2008 – 77,512 miles
  • 2007 – 73,410 miles
  • 2006 – 67,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail9,816 miles
  • MajorBrake valve leaking load compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail9,816 miles (+5,504)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,816 miles
    Test number
    559482277517
    • MajorBrake valve leaking load compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass4,312 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    4,312 miles
    Test number
    730935480234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass4,035 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    4,035 miles
    Test number
    575829361284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,819 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    2,819 miles
    Test number
    158679894139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail2,817 miles (+15)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,817 miles
    Test number
    608049331433
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail2,802 miles (-96,327)12 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,802 miles
    Test number
    325123744227
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake back plate very damp, suspect fluid leak

  7. Pass99,129 miles (+1,007)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,129 miles
    Test number
    888486686646
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,122 miles (+1,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    641594883613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass96,269 miles (+2,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    337833500185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass94,051 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    528682045215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror misssing

  11. Fail94,051 miles (+2,066)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    705917275878
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror misssing

  12. Pass91,985 miles (+2,268)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,985 miles
    Test number
    937271904374
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear chassis

  13. Pass89,717 miles (+2,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,717 miles
    Test number
    906976213371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,716 miles (+3,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,716 miles
    Test number
    375773212313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail84,548 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    577655811377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass84,548 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    818505611359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,446 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,446 miles
    Test number
    872941020357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    282490209370
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail80,280 miles (+2,768)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,280 miles
    Test number
    971160809364
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass77,512 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    122455618349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,501 miles (+4,091)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    502152818338
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass73,410 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    252187217375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,383 miles (+6,132)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,383 miles
    Test number
    983453017307
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass67,251 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    153667916363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,245 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    703053816335
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T627 ARU

Does T627 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T627 ARU expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T627 ARU?
The MOT on T627 ARU expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T627 ARU done?
T627 ARU was recorded at 9,816 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024.
Has T627 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T627 ARU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T627 ARU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T627 ARU find?
T627 ARU failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: brake valve leaking load compensator valve; nearside inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; nearside outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, and 3 more.

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