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Ford Escort

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T720 AOJMOT history

T720 AOJ is a grey diesel Ford Escort first used on 10 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
50,579 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T720 AOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T720 AOJ was last recorded at 50,579 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,012 miles · 10 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,579 miles
  • 2017 – 50,012 miles
  • 2015 – 42,551 miles
  • 2014 – 42,125 miles
  • 2013 – 41,666 miles
  • 2012 – 41,156 miles
  • 2011 – 40,579 miles
  • 2010 – 40,199 miles
  • 2009 – 39,676 miles
  • 2008 – 39,226 miles
  • 2007 – 38,673 miles
  • 2006 – 38,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,579 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,579 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,579 miles
    Test number
    576440119911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,012 miles (+7,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    747738788753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  3. Pass42,551 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    535691815252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    988519704283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,125 miles (+459)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    889719204215
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  6. Pass41,666 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,666 miles
    Test number
    198980113264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,156 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    169362212224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail41,156 miles (+577)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    396382912203
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass40,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    388039201213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,579 miles (+380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    228189401272
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  11. Pass40,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,199 miles
    Test number
    494216610214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail40,199 miles (+523)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,199 miles
    Test number
    332396210278
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass39,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    562154109272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,676 miles (+450)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    503734709202
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  15. Pass39,226 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    654476608268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    344861527408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,673 miles (+508)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    792121627298
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass38,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    533788906227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T720 AOJ

Does T720 AOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T720 AOJ expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T720 AOJ?
The MOT on T720 AOJ expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T720 AOJ done?
T720 AOJ was recorded at 50,579 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 654 miles a year.
Has T720 AOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T720 AOJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on T720 AOJ 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 T720 AOJ find?
T720 AOJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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