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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T748 ABWMOT history

T748 ABW is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
36,818 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 ABW was last recorded at 36,818 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,689 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
1,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,818 miles
  • 2024 – 36,689 miles
  • 2023 – 36,593 miles
  • 2022 – 36,517 miles
  • 2021 – 36,196 miles
  • 2020 – 36,170 miles
  • 2019 – 34,494 miles
  • 2018 – 33,554 miles
  • 2016 – 31,690 miles
  • 2015 – 30,450 miles
  • 2014 – 29,804 miles
  • 2013 – 28,808 miles
  • 2012 – 27,365 miles
  • 2011 – 25,702 miles
  • 2010 – 24,097 miles
  • 2009 – 22,928 miles
  • 2008 – 20,454 miles
  • 2007 – 18,330 miles
  • 2006 – 14,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,818 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps and or switch inoperative
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corner of fuel tank seam splitting apart
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,818 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    132528918241
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps and or switch inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corner of fuel tank seam splitting apart
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail36,818 miles (+129)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    673206192815
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not returning (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps and or switch inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corner of fuel tank seam splitting apart
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass36,689 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,689 miles
    Test number
    590781979744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,593 miles
    Test number
    986286851061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,593 miles (+76)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,593 miles
    Test number
    225442919035
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements no position lamps work (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass36,517 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    149298971682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,196 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,196 miles
    Test number
    276727633182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,170 miles (+1,676)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    949385344131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,494 miles (+940)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,494 miles
    Test number
    368597853486
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective begun to tear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective begun to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass33,554 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    871042586085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,690 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,690 miles
    Test number
    620639945125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,688 miles (+1,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    753108471404
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass30,450 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    163115943474
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass29,804 miles (+996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    417208744296
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass28,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,808 miles
    Test number
    628314653253
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail28,808 miles (+1,443)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,808 miles
    Test number
    659934353292
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass27,365 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    889434852207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,702 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,702 miles
    Test number
    956400651259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,097 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,097 miles
    Test number
    353510550492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,928 miles (+855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    364608079281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass22,073 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,073 miles
    Test number
    911588749075
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass20,454 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,454 miles
    Test number
    590692158045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,330 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,330 miles
    Test number
    153192557079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,626 miles
    Test number
    851913456039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T748 ABW

Does T748 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T748 ABW expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T748 ABW?
The MOT on T748 ABW expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T748 ABW done?
T748 ABW was recorded at 36,818 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 1,157 miles a year.
Has T748 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 ABW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T748 ABW 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 T748 ABW find?
T748 ABW passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: front fog lamps and or switch inoperative; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear corner of fuel tank seam splitting apart, and 4 more.

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