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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T955 DVVMOT history

T955 DVV is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
64,146 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T955 DVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T955 DVV was last recorded at 64,146 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,726 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,420 miles
Average per year
2,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,146 miles
  • 2025 – 61,726 miles
  • 2024 – 59,243 miles
  • 2023 – 56,550 miles
  • 2022 – 54,241 miles
  • 2021 – 51,764 miles
  • 2020 – 48,935 miles
  • 2019 – 46,107 miles
  • 2018 – 42,899 miles
  • 2017 – 40,417 miles
  • 2016 – 37,064 miles
  • 2015 – 32,829 miles
  • 2014 – 28,597 miles
  • 2013 – 22,068 miles
  • 2012 – 16,146 miles
  • 2008 – 16,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,146 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear hand brake cable chaffing exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail64,146 miles (+2,420)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    524604255232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass61,726 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    438883833958
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail61,647 miles (+2,404)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,647 miles
    Test number
    494853009718
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass59,243 miles (+2,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    674791985204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass56,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,550 miles
    Test number
    360575258739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail56,550 miles (+2,309)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,550 miles
    Test number
    696438322689
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass54,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    211493978057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail54,241 miles (+2,477)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    316694715732
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass51,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    231915263716
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail51,764 miles (+2,829)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    698950767171
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass48,935 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    616001329633
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable chaffing exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront brakes noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s front and rear outer sill corroded

  12. Fail48,899 miles (+2,792)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,899 miles
    Test number
    190363666653
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable chaffing exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront brakes noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s front and rear outer sill corroded

  13. Pass46,107 miles (+3,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    937093432963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight general corrosion

  14. Pass42,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,899 miles
    Test number
    749284341408
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on both sills

  15. Fail42,899 miles (+2,482)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,899 miles
    Test number
    397158105001
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on both sills

  16. Pass40,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    151180150505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,417 miles (+3,353)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    161703102551
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass37,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    933320558693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,064 miles (+4,235)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    138999842515
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,829 miles
    Test number
    295875505082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,829 miles (+4,232)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,829 miles
    Test number
    236195005029
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  22. Pass28,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,597 miles
    Test number
    998334014070
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail28,597 miles (+6,529)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,597 miles
    Test number
    916833814016
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass22,068 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,068 miles
    Test number
    688277203058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,058 miles (+5,912)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,058 miles
    Test number
    728092703075
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass16,146 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,146 miles
    Test number
    505537422094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,132 miles
    Test number
    880256038329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T955 DVV

Does T955 DVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T955 DVV expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T955 DVV?
The MOT on T955 DVV expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T955 DVV done?
T955 DVV was recorded at 64,146 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,802 miles a year.
Has T955 DVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T955 DVV has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T955 DVV 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 T955 DVV find?
T955 DVV failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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