
Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
T698 TAEMOT history
T698 TAE is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 98,349 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,897 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T698 TAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T698 TAE was last recorded at 98,349 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,316 miles · 5 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 4,897 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,349 miles
- 2024 – 96,786 miles
- 2023 – 93,761 miles
- 2022 – 91,669 miles
- 2021 – 88,769 miles
- 2020 – 81,773 miles
- 2019 – 76,542 miles
- 2018 – 76,273 miles
- 2017 – 69,128 miles
- 2016 – 62,956 miles
- 2015 – 54,033 miles
- 2012 – 46,975 miles
- 2011 – 39,906 miles
- 2010 – 33,349 miles
- 2009 – 30,107 miles
- 2008 – 21,128 miles
- 2007 – 10,489 miles
- 2006 – 740 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,349 miles (+33)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 98,349 miles
- Test number
- 123523068301
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail98,316 miles (+1,530)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,316 miles
- Test number
- 351783112070
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,786 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,786 miles
- Test number
- 888417089087
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail96,766 miles (+111)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,766 miles
- Test number
- 243514298554
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail96,655 miles (+2,894)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,655 miles
- Test number
- 573438739610
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill weak
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass93,761 miles (+2,092)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 93,761 miles
- Test number
- 749070042517
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,669 miles (+2,900)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 91,669 miles
- Test number
- 174387198149
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,769 miles (+3,430)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 88,769 miles
- Test number
- 995400194089
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass85,339 miles (+12)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,339 miles
- Test number
- 108877375039
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Fail85,327 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,327 miles
- Test number
- 350322309397
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass81,773 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 81,773 miles
- Test number
- 360262941197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryN/s mirror loose
- AdvisoryN/s/f seat removed
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Fail81,772 miles (+5,230)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,772 miles
- Test number
- 732662380836
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryN/s mirror loose
- AdvisoryN/s/f seat removed
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass76,542 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 76,542 miles
- Test number
- 816734128167
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat remover
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWashers and wipers poor
Fail76,541 miles (+268)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,541 miles
- Test number
- 510583071310
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat remover
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWashers and wipers poor
Pass76,273 miles (+7,145)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,273 miles
- Test number
- 491894058615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear upper gearbox mount worn
Pass69,128 miles (+6,172)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 69,128 miles
- Test number
- 408970820860
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryN/s mirror loose / wipers poor
Pass62,956 miles (+8,923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 62,956 miles
- Test number
- 895143048033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s mirror cracked / n/s seat missing
Pass54,033 miles (+7,058)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 54,033 miles
- Test number
- 449320215082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass46,975 miles (+7,069)10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,975 miles
- Test number
- 805900752194
- NoteBattery unsecure
- NoteCorrosion on both sills
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
- NoteO/s/f brake binding
- NoteOil leak evident
- NotePlay in n/s/f d-bush
- NotePlay in o/s/f drop link
- NoteRear spring hangers corroded
- NoteTemp gauge inop
- NoteWipers not great
Pass39,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,906 miles
- Test number
- 219188711419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,906 miles (+6,557)11 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,906 miles
- Test number
- 619839101190
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- NoteBattery unsecure
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteN/s/r tyre low on inner edge
- NoteO/s/f wheel binding
- NoteOil filter leaking
- NoteRear reg plate faded
- NoteSlight play in o/s/f strut mount
- NoteWipers not clearing well
Pass33,349 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 33,349 miles
- Test number
- 293069100477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 30,107 miles
- Test number
- 601243829090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,107 miles (+8,979)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,107 miles
- Test number
- 553652629083
- DangerousNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,128 miles (+10,639)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 21,128 miles
- Test number
- 574272708046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear chassis slightly corroded
- NoteN/s/rear crossmember slightly corroded
Pass10,489 miles (+9,749)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 10,489 miles
- Test number
- 744179107077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 740 miles
- Test number
- 164946006064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T698 TAE
- Does T698 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T698 TAE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T698 TAE?
- The MOT on T698 TAE is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T698 TAE done?
- T698 TAE was recorded at 98,349 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
- Has T698 TAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T698 TAE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T698 TAE 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 T698 TAE find?
- T698 TAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.
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