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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T701 VPUMOT history

T701 VPU is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
44,080 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T701 VPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T701 VPU was last recorded at 44,080 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2022: 44,080 miles, lower than 58,112 miles on 18 Jan 2021.

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
44,080 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,080 miles
  • 2024 – 44,080 miles
  • 2022 – 44,080 miles
  • 2021 – 58,112 miles
  • 2019 – 54,853 miles
  • 2018 – 52,582 miles
  • 2017 – 50,500 miles
  • 2016 – 47,491 miles
  • 2015 – 45,091 miles
  • 2014 – 42,773 miles
  • 2013 – 38,192 miles
  • 2012 – 37,584 miles
  • 2011 – 36,900 miles
  • 2010 – 35,998 miles
  • 2009 – 34,944 miles
  • 2008 – 33,760 miles
  • 2007 – 31,984 miles
  • 2006 – 29,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,080 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded, not deemed excessive.

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    923810590081
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded, not deemed excessive.

  2. Pass44,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    733920413367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryRear lamp tinted
    • AdvisorySills corroded on both sides

  3. Pass44,080 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    407102309480
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat - centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been completely under coated

  4. Fail44,080 miles (-14,032)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    395361934472
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat - centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been completely under coated

  5. Pass58,112 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    694860318702
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass54,853 miles (+2,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    816345609082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass52,582 miles (+2,082)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    177699301203
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

  8. Pass50,500 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    292319553100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail50,499 miles (+3,008)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    276125491643
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass47,491 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    477201687309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,091 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    706665295132
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail45,046 miles (+2,273)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,046 miles
    Test number
    338840695149
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass42,773 miles (+4,581)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,773 miles
    Test number
    818799094126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear both tyres has cracks on the outer edge

  14. Pass38,192 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    787856893184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    177307902244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,584 miles (+684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,584 miles
    Test number
    168497602232
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass36,900 miles (+902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    837611401214
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass35,998 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    143378400217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,944 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,944 miles
    Test number
    433024499198
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass33,760 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,760 miles
    Test number
    291900318227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,984 miles (+2,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,984 miles
    Test number
    741264407223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass29,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,792 miles
    Test number
    740558286100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T701 VPU

Does T701 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T701 VPU expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T701 VPU?
The MOT on T701 VPU expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T701 VPU done?
T701 VPU was recorded at 44,080 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has T701 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T701 VPU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T701 VPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T701 VPU find?
T701 VPU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: both rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded, not deemed excessive..

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