Ford Escort
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc
T856 RHJMOT history
T856 RHJ is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 49,710 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T856 RHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T856 RHJ was last recorded at 49,710 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,098 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 612 miles
- Average per year
- 1,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 49,710 miles
- 2024 – 49,068 miles
- 2019 – 39,806 miles
- 2018 – 39,044 miles
- 2017 – 38,286 miles
- 2016 – 37,439 miles
- 2015 – 36,177 miles
- 2014 – 34,690 miles
- 2013 – 32,640 miles
- 2012 – 31,351 miles
- 2011 – 29,964 miles
- 2010 – 28,358 miles
- 2009 – 26,784 miles
- 2008 – 24,402 miles
- 2007 – 21,492 miles
- 2006 – 18,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing has corrosion hole at bottom
- AdvisoryBoot floor slight corrosion
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,710 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 49,710 miles
- Test number
- 712421429446
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing has corrosion hole at bottom
- AdvisoryBoot floor slight corrosion
Fail49,710 miles (+612)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,710 miles
- Test number
- 250680051487
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing has corrosion hole at bottom
- AdvisoryBoot floor slight corrosion
Pass49,098 miles (+1)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 49,098 miles
- Test number
- 515591766016
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail49,097 miles (+29)2 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,097 miles
- Test number
- 755751506339
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail49,068 miles (+8,489)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,068 miles
- Test number
- 205645070883
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed, various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass40,579 miles (+773)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 40,579 miles
- Test number
- 127354792947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass39,806 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 39,806 miles
- Test number
- 131234200060
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,802 miles (+758)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,802 miles
- Test number
- 269658996129
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,044 miles (+758)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,044 miles
- Test number
- 904735218151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,286 miles (+847)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,286 miles
- Test number
- 633721419677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,439 miles
- Test number
- 240984652563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,439 miles (+1,262)3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,439 miles
- Test number
- 513593252153
- DangerousCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (2.4.A.3)
Pass36,177 miles (+1,487)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 36,177 miles
- Test number
- 229856405135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRust appearing around battery tray
- NoteRust blisters on n/s outer cill
Pass34,690 miles (+2,050)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 34,690 miles
- Test number
- 699530104184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,640 miles
- Test number
- 967329313111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,640 miles (+1,289)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,640 miles
- Test number
- 248316413464
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass31,351 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,351 miles
- Test number
- 177088712137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail31,351 miles (+1,387)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,351 miles
- Test number
- 446237012137
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass29,964 miles (+1,606)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,964 miles
- Test number
- 647367811120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass28,358 miles (+1,574)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,358 miles
- Test number
- 753607610179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 26,784 miles
- Test number
- 991701729199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,784 miles (+2,382)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,784 miles
- Test number
- 332049519194
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- NoteWipers poor
Pass24,402 miles (+2,910)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 24,402 miles
- Test number
- 744756918180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,492 miles (+2,669)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 21,492 miles
- Test number
- 194466107101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 18,823 miles
- Test number
- 654448916108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T856 RHJ
- Does T856 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T856 RHJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T856 RHJ?
- The MOT on T856 RHJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T856 RHJ done?
- T856 RHJ was recorded at 49,710 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,574 miles a year.
- Has T856 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T856 RHJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T856 RHJ 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 T856 RHJ find?
- T856 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wing has corrosion hole at bottom; boot floor slight corrosion.
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