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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T99 ESCMOT history

T99 ESC is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
36,101 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T99 ESC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T99 ESC was last recorded at 36,101 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,132 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,969 miles
Average per year
1,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,101 miles
  • 2025 – 34,132 miles
  • 2024 – 33,969 miles
  • 2023 – 32,739 miles
  • 2022 – 31,385 miles
  • 2021 – 30,565 miles
  • 2020 – 28,353 miles
  • 2019 – 27,035 miles
  • 2018 – 24,348 miles
  • 2017 – 22,214 miles
  • 2016 – 21,525 miles
  • 2015 – 20,316 miles
  • 2014 – 19,677 miles
  • 2013 – 18,747 miles
  • 2012 – 18,103 miles
  • 2011 – 17,306 miles
  • 2010 – 16,662 miles
  • 2009 – 15,755 miles
  • 2008 – 13,645 miles
  • 2007 – 10,887 miles
  • 2006 – 9,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,101 miles (+1,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    269969810965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass34,132 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    679949020925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass33,969 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,969 miles
    Test number
    769661252662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,968 miles (+1,229)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    379680040595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass32,739 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,739 miles
    Test number
    825164853004
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail32,737 miles (+1,352)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,737 miles
    Test number
    394876866834
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,385 miles (+820)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,385 miles
    Test number
    528405001120
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexy hose to drum (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexy hose to drum (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass30,565 miles (+2,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    329562655353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass28,353 miles (+1,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    28,353 miles
    Test number
    953892747260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass27,035 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    921591007253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    289731984629
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail24,348 miles (+2,134)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    796721971900
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass22,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,214 miles
    Test number
    529052620481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,214 miles (+689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,214 miles
    Test number
    835023148136
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass21,525 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,525 miles
    Test number
    648290252383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,316 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,316 miles
    Test number
    636887155056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,677 miles (+930)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    19,677 miles
    Test number
    988268944046
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f outter sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/r outter sill corroded
    • NoteRear back panel excessively corroded

  18. Pass18,747 miles (+644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,747 miles
    Test number
    829922953016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,103 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,103 miles
    Test number
    979288052093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,306 miles
    Test number
    696496751014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,306 miles (+644)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,306 miles
    Test number
    106756551091
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/f/r tyre tread cracking

  22. Pass16,662 miles (+907)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,662 miles
    Test number
    150607040058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass15,755 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,755 miles
    Test number
    722281449005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,645 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,645 miles
    Test number
    662757258068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass10,887 miles (+1,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    10,887 miles
    Test number
    901844647081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass9,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    9,781 miles
    Test number
    184705756449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T99 ESC

Does T99 ESC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T99 ESC is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T99 ESC?
The MOT on T99 ESC is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T99 ESC done?
T99 ESC was recorded at 36,101 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,317 miles a year.
Has T99 ESC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T99 ESC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T99 ESC 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 T99 ESC find?
T99 ESC passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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