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Ford Escort

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T781 HRAMOT history

T781 HRA is a blue diesel Ford Escort first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2020 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 3,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2020
Mileage
3,080 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 HRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T781 HRA was last recorded at 3,080 miles on 31 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2018: 65,246 miles, lower than 93,080 miles on 23 Mar 2017.
  • 31 May 2023: 3,080 miles, lower than 98,518 miles on 22 Jun 2019.

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
98,518 miles · 22 Jun 2019

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 3,080 miles
  • 2019 – 98,518 miles
  • 2018 – 65,246 miles
  • 2017 – 93,080 miles
  • 2016 – 88,542 miles
  • 2015 – 84,569 miles
  • 2014 – 78,502 miles
  • 2013 – 71,949 miles
  • 2012 – 65,885 miles
  • 2011 – 61,370 miles
  • 2010 – 56,895 miles
  • 2009 – 51,737 miles
  • 2008 – 46,181 miles
  • 2007 – 40,999 miles
  • 2005 – 35,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail3,080 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed MAJOR LEAK NOT ALLOWING FULL TEST OF EMISSIONS (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail3,080 miles (-95,438)11 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,080 miles
    Test number
    791444604920
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed MAJOR LEAK NOT ALLOWING FULL TEST OF EMISSIONS (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,518 miles (+33,272)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,518 miles
    Test number
    332405566804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,246 miles (-27,834)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    989735793222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,080 miles (+4,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    293760120778
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Pass88,542 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    675165060945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,450 miles (+3,881)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,450 miles
    Test number
    749409832150
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass84,569 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    858814285018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,476 miles (+5,974)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    255925975052
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass78,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    355175584036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,502 miles (+6,553)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    167985284475
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass71,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    995233843060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,943 miles (+6,058)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,943 miles
    Test number
    438923343029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    717562212087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,885 miles (+4,515)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    436322612012
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass61,370 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,370 miles
    Test number
    825244011027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,365 miles (+4,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,365 miles
    Test number
    147632311428
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass56,895 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    520894610016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,813 miles (+5,076)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    523661310025
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    920514219078
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail51,737 miles (+5,556)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    951174019016
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass46,181 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,181 miles
    Test number
    204332308067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    374219907086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,999 miles (+5,074)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    184209607065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,925 miles
    Test number
    834749045394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T781 HRA

Does T781 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T781 HRA expired on 21 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T781 HRA?
The MOT on T781 HRA expired on 21 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T781 HRA done?
T781 HRA was recorded at 3,080 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023.
Has T781 HRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 HRA has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T781 HRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T781 HRA find?
T781 HRA failed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 11 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: central front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint; emissions unable to be completed major leak not allowing full test of emissions; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 18 more.

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