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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V49 DDXMOT history

V49 DDX is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,379 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 DDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 DDX was last recorded at 104,379 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,079 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,379 miles
  • 2025 – 104,079 miles
  • 2020 – 100,070 miles
  • 2019 – 98,359 miles
  • 2017 – 91,948 miles
  • 2016 – 87,984 miles
  • 2015 – 81,792 miles
  • 2014 – 76,498 miles
  • 2013 – 71,101 miles
  • 2012 – 65,880 miles
  • 2011 – 59,890 miles
  • 2010 – 52,859 miles
  • 2009 – 45,993 miles
  • 2008 – 41,514 miles
  • 2007 – 38,529 miles
  • 2006 – 36,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,379 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,379 miles (+300)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,379 miles
    Test number
    540740010393
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,079 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    615881695957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,077 miles (+4,007)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    124892355719
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  4. Pass100,070 miles (+1,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,070 miles
    Test number
    121853633873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,359 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    961185476832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail98,312 miles (+6,364)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    987227205567
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    916924546497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail91,948 miles (+3,964)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    650633524961
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass87,984 miles (+6,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,984 miles
    Test number
    179988796383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass81,792 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,792 miles
    Test number
    801653408379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,498 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,498 miles
    Test number
    658850844228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail76,498 miles (+5,397)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,498 miles
    Test number
    215421434299
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass71,101 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    337934933480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,880 miles
    Test number
    868197232244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,880 miles (+5,990)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,880 miles
    Test number
    706466532265
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass59,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    789678331224
    • NoteO/s inner cv boot

  17. Fail59,890 miles (+7,031)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    809517431299
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteO/s inner cv boot

  18. Pass52,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    960427210229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,841 miles (+6,848)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    642937310261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,993 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,993 miles
    Test number
    814309339248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,944 miles (+4,430)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    480107039237
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass41,514 miles (+2,985)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    832402338270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass38,529 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,529 miles
    Test number
    331294437482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    190124846296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,798 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    371754746286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about V49 DDX

Does V49 DDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 DDX is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 DDX?
The MOT on V49 DDX is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 DDX done?
V49 DDX was recorded at 104,379 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has V49 DDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 DDX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V49 DDX 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 V49 DDX find?
V49 DDX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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