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Ford Escort

Yellow · Petrol · 1974 · 1,298 cc

TRW 576MOT history

TRW 576 is a yellow petrol Ford Escort first used on 10 Sept 1974. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,849 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TRW 576
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1974
First used
10 Sept 1974
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TRW 576 was last recorded at 79,849 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2016: 79,573 miles, lower than 81,128 miles on 14 Nov 2014.

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
79,662 miles · 27 Mar 2017
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,849 miles
  • 2017 – 79,662 miles
  • 2016 – 79,573 miles
  • 2014 – 81,128 miles
  • 2012 – 78,827 miles
  • 2011 – 78,748 miles
  • 2010 – 78,708 miles
  • 2009 – 78,504 miles
  • 2008 – 75,356 miles
  • 2007 – 71,789 miles
  • 2006 – 67,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,849 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,849 miles (+187)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    732381372570
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass79,662 miles (+89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    726708553212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  3. Pass79,573 miles (-1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    448547943910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass81,128 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    446208314459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,827 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    829127852224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,748 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    389752351418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass78,748 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    999682651241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,708 miles (+204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    842637770134
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass78,504 miles (+135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,504 miles
    Test number
    552434329290
    • NoteRear cross member rusty

  10. Fail78,369 miles (+3,013)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    811037349066
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass75,356 miles (+106)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    130018058453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail75,250 miles (+3,461)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    711679648007
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass71,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    610654257099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,789 miles (+3,807)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    504310257041
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass67,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    121611156480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about TRW 576

What vehicle is registration TRW 576 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TRW 576 on a yellow petrol Ford Escort first used on 10 Sept 1974. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TRW 576 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TRW 576 is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on TRW 576?
The MOT on TRW 576 is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TRW 576 done?
TRW 576 was recorded at 79,849 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 584 miles a year.
Has TRW 576 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TRW 576 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on TRW 576 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TRW 576 find?
TRW 576 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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