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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T850 BEGMOT history

T850 BEG is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 6,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2022
Mileage
6,885 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 BEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T850 BEG was last recorded at 6,885 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 4,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2021: 2,168 miles, lower than 98,576 miles on 3 Feb 2020.

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
2,177 miles · 16 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 6,885 miles
  • 2021 – 2,177 miles
  • 2020 – 98,576 miles
  • 2019 – 91,897 miles
  • 2017 – 89,740 miles
  • 2016 – 85,670 miles
  • 2015 – 83,566 miles
  • 2014 – 79,205 miles
  • 2013 – 76,857 miles
  • 2012 – 70,797 miles
  • 2011 – 66,768 miles
  • 2010 – 60,329 miles
  • 2009 – 56,776 miles
  • 2008 – 55,190 miles
  • 2007 – 52,573 miles
  • 2006 – 50,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail6,885 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear body chassis leg above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail6,885 miles (+4,708)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,885 miles
    Test number
    352185968764
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear body chassis leg above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass2,177 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    2,177 miles
    Test number
    744400162703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail2,168 miles (-96,408)13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,168 miles
    Test number
    984578374115
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed above shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember corroded to excess and holed near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to excess at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember corroded to excess near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,576 miles
    Test number
    565469907654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,576 miles (+6,679)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,576 miles
    Test number
    153481418755
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass91,897 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,897 miles
    Test number
    641201386393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,740 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,740 miles
    Test number
    696221114800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,738 miles (+134)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,738 miles
    Test number
    618162916909
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail89,604 miles (+3,934)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    878277762110
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasiss (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasiss (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  10. Pass85,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    446313056367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail85,670 miles (+2,104)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    835127642000
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,566 miles (+4,361)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    466198895125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing inside edge

  13. Pass79,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    117824504219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,205 miles (+2,348)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    789652704266
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass76,857 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,857 miles
    Test number
    519104503226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail76,853 miles (+6,056)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,853 miles
    Test number
    687033903221
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass70,797 miles (+4,029)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    967241592193
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear cross member and outer and inner sills but not considered excessive
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  18. Pass66,768 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    348326001490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered slightly on inner edge

  19. Fail66,766 miles (+6,437)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    605960801209
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered slightly on inner edge

  20. Pass60,329 miles (+3,553)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    523849180141
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBad corrosion in both front wing bottoms
    • NoteBody & underbody corrosion in various places
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  21. Pass56,776 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,776 miles
    Test number
    541995579147
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,190 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,190 miles
    Test number
    303342088124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,573 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    260860237161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,567 miles (+2,532)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,567 miles
    Test number
    143260327150
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  25. Pass50,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    482622226136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T850 BEG

Does T850 BEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T850 BEG expired on 15 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T850 BEG?
The MOT on T850 BEG expired on 15 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T850 BEG done?
T850 BEG was recorded at 6,885 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022.
Has T850 BEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 BEG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T850 BEG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T850 BEG find?
T850 BEG failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 12 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front; horn not working; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 11 more.

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