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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

V639 EBRMOT history

V639 EBR is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 7 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
61,891 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V639 EBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V639 EBR was last recorded at 61,891 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2019: 6,798 miles, lower than 85,066 miles on 19 Jul 2018.

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
60,973 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
918 miles
Average per year
400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,891 miles
  • 2022 – 60,973 miles
  • 2021 – 36,899 miles
  • 2020 – 36,895 miles
  • 2019 – 6,798 miles
  • 2018 – 85,066 miles
  • 2017 – 68,158 miles
  • 2016 – 64,178 miles
  • 2015 – 60,075 miles
  • 2014 – 58,981 miles
  • 2013 – 58,849 miles
  • 2012 – 58,582 miles
  • 2011 – 58,273 miles
  • 2010 – 57,997 miles
  • 2009 – 57,764 miles
  • 2008 – 57,335 miles
  • 2007 – 56,610 miles
  • 2006 – 55,259 miles
  • 2005 – 54,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,891 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear bumper support panel corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,891 miles
    Test number
    556349008440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346409128593
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail60,973 miles (+24,074)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    601651864919
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour wrong colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass36,899 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,899 miles
    Test number
    924121610747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support panel corroding
  5. Fail36,895 miles (+30,097)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    558994386955
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support panel corroding
  6. Pass6,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    6,798 miles
    Test number
    592119477333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail6,798 miles (-78,268)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,798 miles
    Test number
    952976333227
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,066 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,066 miles
    Test number
    216604660469
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail83,727 miles (+15,569)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    649313743396
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Leaver broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarly signs of rust appearing under and on car
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe in connection to a catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Manifold to down pipe.Springs missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass68,158 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    273775269493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  11. Fail68,158 miles (+3,980)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    748499186363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  12. Pass64,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    657883388143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi section - one spring missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades split at ends
  13. Fail64,178 miles (+4,103)1 failure3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    424566186299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi section - one spring missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades split at ends
  14. Pass60,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    876822005264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,075 miles (+1,094)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    236092605209
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass58,981 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    208993444397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,849 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    168128733351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,582 miles (+309)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    446783532354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteRear crossmember has advanced corrossion
  19. Pass58,273 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    465624431357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,997 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    183882940399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,764 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    763243749368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,335 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,335 miles
    Test number
    713354548327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,610 miles (+1,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    942277847305
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  24. Pass55,259 miles (+1,242)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,259 miles
    Test number
    851202246385
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight damage
    • NoteRear cross member has advanced corrossion
  25. Pass54,017 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    224531445389
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight damage

Questions about V639 EBR

Does V639 EBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V639 EBR expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V639 EBR?
The MOT on V639 EBR expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V639 EBR done?
V639 EBR was recorded at 61,891 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 400 miles a year.
Has V639 EBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V639 EBR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V639 EBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V639 EBR find?
V639 EBR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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