Ford Escort
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc
V57 DBJMOT history
V57 DBJ is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 94,884 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V57 DBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V57 DBJ was last recorded at 94,884 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,779 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 105 miles
- Average per year
- 2,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,884 miles
- 2025 – 94,779 miles
- 2024 – 91,345 miles
- 2021 – 91,184 miles
- 2020 – 90,541 miles
- 2019 – 88,493 miles
- 2018 – 86,448 miles
- 2017 – 83,718 miles
- 2016 – 81,325 miles
- 2015 – 78,316 miles
- 2014 – 75,427 miles
- 2013 – 71,651 miles
- 2012 – 66,165 miles
- 2011 – 59,695 miles
- 2010 – 55,533 miles
- 2009 – 51,985 miles
- 2008 – 49,657 miles
- 2007 – 45,590 miles
- 2006 – 41,867 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,884 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner and outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner and outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,884 miles (+105)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 94,884 miles
- Test number
- 257699360049
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places
Pass94,779 miles (+3,434)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 94,779 miles
- Test number
- 290153507141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,345 miles (+161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 91,345 miles
- Test number
- 592045532108
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosin
Pass91,184 miles (+643)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 91,184 miles
- Test number
- 529721666844
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Pass90,541 miles (+2,048)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,541 miles
- Test number
- 369094320301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,493 miles (+2,045)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 88,493 miles
- Test number
- 242750514639
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass86,448 miles (+2,730)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 86,448 miles
- Test number
- 862749971937
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass83,718 miles (+2,393)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 83,718 miles
- Test number
- 355431908512
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone inner mountigns (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth iiner and outer sills corroded
Pass81,325 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 81,325 miles
- Test number
- 601958535934
- AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded
Pass78,316 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 78,316 miles
- Test number
- 399352705449
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail78,316 miles (+2,889)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,316 miles
- Test number
- 529582405237
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass75,427 miles (+3,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 75,427 miles
- Test number
- 415364604270
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass71,651 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,651 miles
- Test number
- 866277103264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,643 miles (+5,478)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,643 miles
- Test number
- 349144603220
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Pass66,165 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,165 miles
- Test number
- 907194282134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,138 miles (+6,443)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,138 miles
- Test number
- 465132682104
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Pass59,695 miles (+4,162)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,695 miles
- Test number
- 185143881193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,533 miles (+49)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 55,533 miles
- Test number
- 780242070138
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- NoteO/s/f wishbone front bush splitting
Fail55,484 miles (+3,499)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,484 miles
- Test number
- 813608860145
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- NoteO/s/f wishbone front bush splitting
Pass51,985 miles (+2,328)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 51,985 miles
- Test number
- 211394269124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,657 miles (+90)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 49,657 miles
- Test number
- 504654088183
- NoteO/S/R and both front tyres worn on edges.
Fail49,567 miles (+3,977)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,567 miles
- Test number
- 970410788174
- FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteO/S/R and both front tyres worn on edges.
Pass45,590 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,590 miles
- Test number
- 444045267165
- AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRust started on offside front to rear.
Fail45,585 miles (+3,718)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,585 miles
- Test number
- 361212567151
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,867 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 41,867 miles
- Test number
- 293419576161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V57 DBJ
- Does V57 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 DBJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V57 DBJ?
- The MOT on V57 DBJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V57 DBJ done?
- V57 DBJ was recorded at 94,884 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
- Has V57 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V57 DBJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on V57 DBJ 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 V57 DBJ find?
- V57 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; rear coil spring corroded both; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 2 more.
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