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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T723 MBAMOT history

T723 MBA is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 18,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
18,813 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T723 MBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T723 MBA was last recorded at 18,813 miles on 27 May 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2023: 582 miles, lower than 97,409 miles on 25 Apr 2022.

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
18,733 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 18,813 miles
  • 2024 – 3,461 miles
  • 2023 – 582 miles
  • 2022 – 97,409 miles
  • 2021 – 94,059 miles
  • 2018 – 89,569 miles
  • 2007 – 20,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,813 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body CorrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,813 miles (+80)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,813 miles
    Test number
    543794142102
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail18,733 miles (+15,272)6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,733 miles
    Test number
    439065404128
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass3,461 miles (+2,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    3,461 miles
    Test number
    427299269048
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass582 miles (-96,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    582 miles
    Test number
    916769914617
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass97,409 miles (+3,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    155562487872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,059 miles (+4,490)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    785433126661
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass89,569 miles (+68,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    137462388558
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion inner sills both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)
  8. Pass20,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,922 miles
    Test number
    744101237029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,922 miles1 dangerous15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,922 miles
    Test number
    542196427026
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T723 MBA

Does T723 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T723 MBA expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T723 MBA?
The MOT on T723 MBA expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T723 MBA done?
T723 MBA was recorded at 18,813 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025.
Has T723 MBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T723 MBA has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T723 MBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T723 MBA find?
T723 MBA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; general under body corrosion, and 1 more.

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