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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T69 ORPMOT history

T69 ORP is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,935 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T69 ORP
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T69 ORP was last recorded at 60,935 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2025: 58,807 miles, lower than 108,553 miles on 26 Mar 2024.

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
60,902 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,935 miles
  • 2025 – 58,807 miles
  • 2024 – 108,553 miles
  • 2023 – 96,840 miles
  • 2022 – 84,984 miles
  • 2021 – 78,968 miles
  • 2020 – 77,029 miles
  • 2019 – 71,632 miles
  • 2018 – 71,516 miles
  • 2017 – 71,467 miles
  • 2016 – 71,424 miles
  • 2015 – 71,329 miles
  • 2014 – 69,935 miles
  • 2013 – 66,136 miles
  • 2012 – 64,171 miles
  • 2011 – 62,686 miles
  • 2010 – 61,084 miles
  • 2009 – 59,116 miles
  • 2008 – 57,000 miles
  • 2007 – 54,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,935 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive on sump plug

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,935 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    689243231510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail60,902 miles (+2,095)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    978770156282
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass58,807 miles (-49,746)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,807 miles
    Test number
    294762649917
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass108,553 miles (+86)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    429636467117
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail108,467 miles (+11,627)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,467 miles
    Test number
    449510981902
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill has rust on x2 spots (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cross member has x2 spots of corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass96,840 miles (+328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    924621111531
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,512 miles (+11,528)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    438924859785
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,984 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    352971586332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,968 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,968 miles
    Test number
    889370274295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,029 miles (+5,397)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,029 miles
    Test number
    978486199447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,632 miles (+116)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    154457243151
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches have slight corrosion

  12. Pass71,516 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,516 miles
    Test number
    917379855392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth floors to sills waek

  13. Pass71,467 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    988032662264
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass71,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    806843483329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,424 miles (+95)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    766003005241
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass71,329 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    216578005413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,935 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,935 miles
    Test number
    236014104175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,929 miles (+3,793)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    738161504182
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass66,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    145675263023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,136 miles (+1,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    435994063078
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass64,171 miles (+19)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    247351512013
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both inner sills slightly corroded
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel

  22. Fail64,152 miles (+1,466)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    457439202099
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both inner sills slightly corroded
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel

  23. Pass62,686 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    935023611044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,084 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    842961450089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,116 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    672470059079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,000 miles (+2,624)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    470829848093
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  27. Pass54,376 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,376 miles
    Test number
    732564747050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,368 miles13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    191446137062
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T69 ORP

Does T69 ORP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T69 ORP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T69 ORP?
The MOT on T69 ORP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T69 ORP done?
T69 ORP was recorded at 60,935 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 344 miles a year.
Has T69 ORP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T69 ORP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T69 ORP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T69 ORP find?
T69 ORP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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