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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T851 JRLMOT history

T851 JRL is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 13,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2023
Mileage
13,907 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T851 JRL
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2023
Latest MOT test
7 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T851 JRL was last recorded at 13,907 miles on 7 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2008: 11,143 miles, lower than 98,124 miles on 6 May 2006.
  • 7 May 2022: 13,907 miles, lower than 88,247 miles on 13 Feb 2021.

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
88,247 miles · 13 Feb 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 13,907 miles
  • 2021 – 88,247 miles
  • 2020 – 85,918 miles
  • 2019 – 85,365 miles
  • 2018 – 83,522 miles
  • 2017 – 74,386 miles
  • 2015 – 43,458 miles
  • 2014 – 38,395 miles
  • 2013 – 32,277 miles
  • 2012 – 23,481 miles
  • 2011 – 19,770 miles
  • 2010 – 16,804 miles
  • 2009 – 14,757 miles
  • 2008 – 11,143 miles
  • 2006 – 98,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,907 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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 arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bettery tray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,907 miles (-74,340)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    13,907 miles
    Test number
    636302588218
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass88,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,247 miles
    Test number
    869344502564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bettery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded

  3. Fail88,247 miles (+2,329)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,247 miles
    Test number
    541805145667
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear o/s ////// (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bettery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded

  4. Pass85,918 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    322049933504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass85,365 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2020
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    270120629245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass83,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,522 miles
    Test number
    383898294228
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion chassis and floor

  7. Fail83,522 miles (+9,136)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,522 miles
    Test number
    931974970779
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChassis and floor area slight corrosion

  8. Pass74,386 miles (+30,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    850498706029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,458 miles (+5,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,458 miles
    Test number
    977656365040
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass38,395 miles (+6,118)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    997206274006
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded and small hole
    • NoteNearside brake slight binding on
    • NoteRepair to both nearside and offside sills

  11. Pass32,277 miles (+8,796)12 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,277 miles
    Test number
    648300233041
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sills have been repaired
    • NoteDamage to n/s/ sill and small hole
    • NoteDamage to o/s/ sill
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f bumper damage

  12. Fail23,481 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,481 miles
    Test number
    316570522070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRepairs to both sills
    • NoteSlight rough front wheel bearings

  13. Pass23,481 miles (+3,711)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,481 miles
    Test number
    976250122020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRepairs to both sills
    • NoteSlight rough front wheel bearings

  14. Pass19,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    199358321474
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail19,770 miles (+2,966)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    136587721486
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass16,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,804 miles
    Test number
    792068220091
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail16,804 miles (+2,047)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,804 miles
    Test number
    890431520028
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass14,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,757 miles
    Test number
    220473829045
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s inner sill

  19. Fail14,547 miles (+3,404)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,547 miles
    Test number
    122393329099
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  20. Pass11,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,143 miles
    Test number
    274112728075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail11,143 miles (-86,981)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,143 miles
    Test number
    121161328487
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass98,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    791826726174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,124 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    410666826128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT SCREEN CHIPPED OK AT PRESENT

Questions about T851 JRL

Does T851 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T851 JRL expired on 6 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T851 JRL?
The MOT on T851 JRL expired on 6 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T851 JRL done?
T851 JRL was recorded at 13,907 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2022.
Has T851 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T851 JRL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T851 JRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T851 JRL find?
T851 JRL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2022 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside front inner drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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