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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T818 OBDMOT history

T818 OBD is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,379 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 OBD
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
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 OBD was last recorded at 57,379 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,376 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,379 miles
  • 2024 – 57,376 miles
  • 2023 – 57,371 miles
  • 2022 – 57,331 miles
  • 2020 – 57,298 miles
  • 2019 – 57,245 miles
  • 2018 – 56,984 miles
  • 2017 – 56,912 miles
  • 2016 – 56,847 miles
  • 2015 – 56,790 miles
  • 2014 – 56,617 miles
  • 2013 – 52,020 miles
  • 2012 – 46,618 miles
  • 2011 – 45,043 miles
  • 2010 – 43,292 miles
  • 2009 – 40,872 miles
  • 2008 – 39,026 miles
  • 2007 – 36,994 miles
  • 2006 – 34,994 miles
  • 2005 – 31,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,379 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Handbrake travel becoming long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    601607157005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 inner 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))

  2. Fail57,379 miles (+3)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    517407790835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 inner 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))

  3. Pass57,376 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,376 miles
    Test number
    199756263206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,371 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    586132467518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floorpan -inner sill joint corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floorpan -inner sill joint corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryManifold pipe after catalyst slight leak

  5. Pass57,331 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    660291850832
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floorpan -inner sill joint starting to corrode

  6. Pass57,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    414491567791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,298 miles (+53)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    824338360418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,245 miles (+261)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,245 miles
    Test number
    399867304492
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,984 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    223586776477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floorpan corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass56,912 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,912 miles
    Test number
    349559959387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel becoming long

  11. Fail56,909 miles (+62)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    163491696430
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel becoming long

  12. Pass56,847 miles (+57)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    365363041579
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracking/perished
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes coated

  13. Pass56,790 miles (+173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    847709999051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer tyre wall perished

  14. Pass56,617 miles (+4,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,617 miles
    Test number
    345157094105
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass52,020 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    399397603269
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and slight cracking
    • NoteRear bumper slight damaged
    • NoteRear chassi legs repaired areas very heavly sealed over
    • NoteRight hand rear wheel arch slight corroded
    • NoteSlight leak on exhaust

  16. Fail52,020 miles (+5,402)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    269868093113
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear bumper slight damaged
    • NoteRight hand rear wheel arch slight corroded
    • NoteSlight leak on exhaust

  17. Pass46,618 miles (+1,575)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    266587172428
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre wearing on the outer edge
    • NoteRear chassis legs heavily surface corroded
    • NoteSlight suface corrosion on the o/s sill

  18. Pass45,043 miles (+1,751)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    389655591180
    • NoteBoth outer sills surface corroded
    • NoteBoth schassi legs heavly surface corroded att adviced
    • NoteRight hand front wishbone arm rear bush bonding breaking away
    • NoteSmall chip on n/s of windscreen

  19. Pass43,292 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    181952580166
    • NoteRear tyres are perished on the sidewalls
    • NoteVehicle underbody is surface corroded

  20. Fail43,292 miles (+2,420)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    780122280103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear tyres are perished on the sidewalls
    • NoteVehicle underbody is surface corroded

  21. Pass40,872 miles (+1,846)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    820673689113
    • NoteBoth rear chassi legs showing signs of corrosion but not excessive
    • NoteRight hand wishbone arm rear bush bonding slightly breaking away

  22. Pass39,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    220615968122
    • NoteChip on left hand of windscreen

  23. Fail39,026 miles (+2,032)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    421734968161
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip on left hand of windscreen

  24. Pass36,994 miles (+2,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,994 miles
    Test number
    241703697474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail34,994 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,994 miles
    Test number
    272944096452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  26. Pass34,994 miles (+3,592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,994 miles
    Test number
    320744996105
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  27. Pass31,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    711872095127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,402 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    730572295109
    • FailureLower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T818 OBD

Does T818 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T818 OBD is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T818 OBD?
The MOT on T818 OBD is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T818 OBD done?
T818 OBD was recorded at 57,379 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 1,269 miles a year.
Has T818 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 OBD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T818 OBD 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 T818 OBD find?
T818 OBD passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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