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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T721 AFTMOT history

T721 AFT is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,358 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T721 AFT
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T721 AFT was last recorded at 95,358 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,254 miles · 21 Mar 2017
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,358 miles
  • 2017 – 95,254 miles
  • 2016 – 94,057 miles
  • 2015 – 93,594 miles
  • 2014 – 92,104 miles
  • 2013 – 88,835 miles
  • 2012 – 86,129 miles
  • 2011 – 82,889 miles
  • 2010 – 78,058 miles
  • 2009 – 74,812 miles
  • 2008 – 67,947 miles
  • 2007 – 60,379 miles
  • 2006 – 54,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,358 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody welded and undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,358 miles (+104)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    722701737077
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody welded and undersealed

  2. Pass95,254 miles (+1,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    688617395249
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure excessively welded

  3. Pass94,057 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,057 miles
    Test number
    977124721862
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure excessively welded + excessively undersealed

  4. Fail94,023 miles (+429)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    959592932957
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy+ (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser dust cover split+ (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot split+ (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s+n/s floors to outer sills (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s+n/s outer sills (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r+n/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

  5. Pass93,594 miles (+1,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,594 miles
    Test number
    139071555060
    • NoteO/s+n/s outer +inner sills weld ed excessively in places

  6. Pass92,104 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    676919654021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,986 miles (+3,151)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    448030554027
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass88,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    228185163086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,835 miles (+2,706)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    199903263486
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass86,129 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    539495052026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,041 miles (+3,152)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,041 miles
    Test number
    267122452067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  12. Pass82,889 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    159155571047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,877 miles (+4,819)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    178134871033
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass78,058 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    352900450059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,978 miles (+3,166)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    901507740010
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass74,812 miles (+6,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    354729069043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass67,947 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    620078158094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,846 miles (+7,467)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    761672258084
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass60,379 miles (+5,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,379 miles
    Test number
    641547657032
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  20. Pass54,798 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    312120166000
    • NotePermissible wear in both front brake discs and pads

Questions about T721 AFT

Does T721 AFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T721 AFT is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T721 AFT?
The MOT on T721 AFT is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T721 AFT done?
T721 AFT was recorded at 95,358 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has T721 AFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T721 AFT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T721 AFT 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 T721 AFT find?
T721 AFT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; underbody welded and undersealed.

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