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Ford Escort

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T903 AOHMOT history

T903 AOH is a grey diesel Ford Escort first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 17,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
17,770 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T903 AOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T903 AOH was last recorded at 17,770 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2020: 5,538 miles, lower than 102,114 miles on 16 Oct 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
17,563 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,770 miles
  • 2025 – 17,563 miles
  • 2022 – 13,356 miles
  • 2021 – 9,528 miles
  • 2020 – 5,538 miles
  • 2019 – 102,114 miles
  • 2018 – 98,307 miles
  • 2017 – 94,435 miles
  • 2016 – 90,329 miles
  • 2015 – 86,227 miles
  • 2014 – 82,916 miles
  • 2013 – 79,235 miles
  • 2012 – 76,103 miles
  • 2011 – 72,079 miles
  • 2010 – 67,415 miles
  • 2009 – 64,036 miles
  • 2008 – 59,402 miles
  • 2007 – 53,124 miles
  • 2006 – 48,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,770 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sides inner body sill slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

34 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,770 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    17,770 miles
    Test number
    757637356416
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner body sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail17,563 miles (+4,207)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,563 miles
    Test number
    747654849754
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHad welding repair work all over the rear

  3. Pass13,356 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    13,356 miles
    Test number
    719674483243
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside front tyre are wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious welding repairs carried out

  4. Fail13,356 miles (+3,828)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,356 miles
    Test number
    841515554851
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear shock mounting and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember and chassis sections (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass9,528 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    9,528 miles
    Test number
    851792748692
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all 4 wheel arches
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed

  6. Fail9,481 miles (+3,943)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,481 miles
    Test number
    603615175510
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass5,538 miles (-96,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    5,538 miles
    Test number
    813734221368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass102,114 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    702400114609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,307 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,307 miles
    Test number
    154152309017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,303 miles (+3,868)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,303 miles
    Test number
    992274467752
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass94,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    490835704882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail94,435 miles (+4,106)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    698224936223
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting area. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass90,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    633254573819
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail90,327 miles (+4,100)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    611670995529
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass86,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    684058461606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

  16. Fail86,227 miles (+3,311)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    145944411384
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

  17. Pass82,916 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    467357294221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plete slightly damaged but not likely to be miss read.

  18. Fail82,899 miles (+3,664)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,899 miles
    Test number
    849599674254
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear spring anchor bracket slightly corroded.
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate but not likely to be miss read.

  19. Pass79,235 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,235 miles
    Test number
    497113983238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteSlight corrosion nearside and offside sill to floor pan

  20. Fail79,235 miles (+3,132)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,235 miles
    Test number
    938183983224
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteSlight corrosion nearside and offside sill to floor pan

  21. Pass76,103 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,103 miles
    Test number
    199174982295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail76,102 miles (+4,023)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    319633282272
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass72,079 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    915583381216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteGeneral underbody rust and weakness close to and within prescribed areas

  24. Fail72,070 miles (+4,655)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    389869571460
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteGeneral underbody rust and weakness close to and within prescribed areas

  25. Pass67,415 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,415 miles
    Test number
    191370280241
    • NoteCHASSIS RAILS OVER REAR AXLE HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION
    • NoteWIPER BLADES SMEAR SLIGHTLY

  26. Fail67,415 miles (+3,379)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,415 miles
    Test number
    443400880292
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteCHASSIS RAILS OVER REAR AXLE HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION
    • NoteWIPER BLADES SMEAR SLIGHTLY

  27. Pass64,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    633743599258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail64,036 miles (+4,634)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    721503299282
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass59,402 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,402 miles
    Test number
    530650218323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Fail59,390 miles (+6,266)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    903604008330
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  31. Pass53,124 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,124 miles
    Test number
    684636747199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail53,092 miles (+4,541)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    931154847114
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  33. Pass48,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,551 miles
    Test number
    744448056114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail48,551 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,551 miles
    Test number
    304438056166
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T903 AOH

Does T903 AOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T903 AOH is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T903 AOH?
The MOT on T903 AOH is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T903 AOH done?
T903 AOH was recorded at 17,770 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026.
Has T903 AOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T903 AOH has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T903 AOH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T903 AOH find?
T903 AOH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: both sides inner body sill slight corrosion; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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