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Ford Escort

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V45 MUAMOT history

V45 MUA is a black diesel Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
60,420 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V45 MUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V45 MUA was last recorded at 60,420 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,418 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 60,420 miles
  • 2020 – 60,309 miles
  • 2018 – 60,232 miles
  • 2017 – 60,121 miles
  • 2016 – 58,393 miles
  • 2015 – 56,717 miles
  • 2014 – 55,380 miles
  • 2013 – 54,786 miles
  • 2012 – 53,803 miles
  • 2011 – 52,871 miles
  • 2010 – 48,592 miles
  • 2009 – 44,149 miles
  • 2008 – 39,683 miles
  • 2007 – 34,601 miles
  • 2006 – 29,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,420 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,420 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    703395236406
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail60,418 miles (+109)2 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    133885582601
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,309 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,309 miles
    Test number
    596945372501
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Fail60,307 miles (+75)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    931547861705
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,232 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    936276696765
    • AdvisoryBoth inner arches corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and components
    • AdvisoryNoise on o/s front top strut mount bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail60,232 miles (+111)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    307801377956
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor near exhaust mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner arches corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and components
    • AdvisoryNoise on o/s front top strut mount bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,121 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,121 miles
    Test number
    413833214201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOuter sills weak
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches weak
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive section of n/s floor (5.2.6)

  8. Fail60,120 miles (+1,727)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,120 miles
    Test number
    755859429462
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sections of o/s floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOuter sills weak
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches weak
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive section of n/s floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers split

  9. Pass58,393 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,393 miles
    Test number
    709128987971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail58,392 miles (+1,675)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,392 miles
    Test number
    852751103390
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock abs (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock abs (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake compensater (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass56,717 miles (+1,337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    406391232756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion

  12. Pass55,380 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    677772004307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll shoxs poor
    • NoteOs cv boot pin holed

  13. Fail55,380 miles (+594)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    637540004368
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll shoxs poor

  14. Pass54,786 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    955698463203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll brakes require attention
    • NoteWipers poor

  15. Fail54,786 miles (+983)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    905856563292
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWipers poor

  16. Pass53,803 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    275143862231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteMiddle and rear section on exhaust poor

  17. Fail53,803 miles (+932)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    525082162258
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass52,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,871 miles
    Test number
    409787411216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail52,871 miles (+4,279)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,871 miles
    Test number
    699207111204
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass48,592 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,592 miles
    Test number
    151379530202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,149 miles (+4,466)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    834777389136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass39,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,683 miles
    Test number
    154807618455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,683 miles (+5,082)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,683 miles
    Test number
    740077818051
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass34,601 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    690547027051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    894155026022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V45 MUA

Does V45 MUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V45 MUA expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V45 MUA?
The MOT on V45 MUA expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V45 MUA done?
V45 MUA was recorded at 60,420 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 1,783 miles a year.
Has V45 MUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V45 MUA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V45 MUA 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 V45 MUA find?
V45 MUA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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