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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V645 ELAMOT history

V645 ELA is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 33,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
33,405 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V645 ELA
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
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V645 ELA was last recorded at 33,405 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 4,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2017: 3,280 miles, lower than 97,163 miles on 9 May 2016.

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
29,280 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 33,405 miles
  • 2022 – 29,280 miles
  • 2021 – 24,569 miles
  • 2020 – 20,272 miles
  • 2019 – 12,179 miles
  • 2018 – 8,275 miles
  • 2017 – 3,280 miles
  • 2016 – 97,163 miles
  • 2015 – 91,385 miles
  • 2014 – 86,710 miles
  • 2013 – 78,404 miles
  • 2012 – 71,129 miles
  • 2011 – 67,709 miles
  • 2010 – 63,811 miles
  • 2009 – 60,255 miles
  • 2008 – 55,360 miles
  • 2007 – 49,883 miles
  • 2006 – 45,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail33,405 miles
  • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake bind
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear correded
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake bind
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear correded

What MOT failures 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 dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail33,405 miles (+4,125)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    290427464530
    • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear correded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear correded

  2. Pass29,280 miles (+4,711)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    29,280 miles
    Test number
    840141185888
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass24,569 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    24,569 miles
    Test number
    556250705032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,272 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    20,272 miles
    Test number
    988212236861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail20,057 miles (+7,878)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,057 miles
    Test number
    541130395768
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2[load sensor] (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass12,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    12,179 miles
    Test number
    122631041651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail12,179 miles (+3,904)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,179 miles
    Test number
    195910616343
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mouting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass8,275 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    8,275 miles
    Test number
    305955746275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail8,273 miles (+4,993)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,273 miles
    Test number
    573586156064
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  10. Pass3,280 miles (-93,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    3,280 miles
    Test number
    238163271436
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass97,163 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,163 miles
    Test number
    979001269876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,385 miles (+4,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    849538615106
    • 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)

  13. Pass86,710 miles (+8,306)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,710 miles
    Test number
    586922724115
    • NoteO/s/f door sill slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight damage on sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r spring hanger slightly corroded

  14. Pass78,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    338486513188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail78,404 miles (+7,275)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    875086513100
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail71,129 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    166851202164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass71,129 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    619751502132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,709 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    405477821154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass67,709 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    406367821139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,811 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    402786620162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,255 miles (+4,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    241997329440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass55,360 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    851118828107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,883 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    424238427149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,149 miles
    Test number
    272123126112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V645 ELA

Does V645 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V645 ELA expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V645 ELA?
The MOT on V645 ELA expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V645 ELA done?
V645 ELA was recorded at 33,405 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023.
Has V645 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V645 ELA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V645 ELA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V645 ELA find?
V645 ELA failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside floor excessively deteriorated; nearside front outer steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 10 more.

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