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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

V653 OPUMOT history

V653 OPU is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
48,458 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V653 OPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 OPU was last recorded at 48,458 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,229 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
229 miles
Average per year
904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,458 miles
  • 2023 – 48,229 miles
  • 2022 – 44,384 miles
  • 2021 – 41,306 miles
  • 2013 – 41,009 miles
  • 2012 – 40,371 miles
  • 2011 – 39,470 miles
  • 2010 – 38,355 miles
  • 2009 – 37,280 miles
  • 2008 – 35,300 miles
  • 2007 – 33,985 miles
  • 2006 – 32,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,458 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

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.

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,458 miles (+229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,458 miles
    Test number
    333163151642
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

  2. Pass48,229 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,229 miles
    Test number
    312848570743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail48,224 miles (+3,840)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    895715201606
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass44,384 miles (+3,078)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    893684640017
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass41,306 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    718144088863
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail41,296 miles (+287)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,296 miles
    Test number
    956304771376
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,009 miles (+638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    719269413349
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass40,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    625010122357
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail40,371 miles (+901)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    387219412315
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass39,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    468620781255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,470 miles (+1,115)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    478760181239
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass38,355 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    634554760239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    490345569225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,280 miles (+1,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    433984269277
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  15. Pass35,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    372576648451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,300 miles (+1,315)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    594096248294
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass33,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,985 miles
    Test number
    493243447253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,985 miles (+1,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,985 miles
    Test number
    874212547240
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  19. Pass32,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,075 miles
    Test number
    344344246459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V653 OPU

Does V653 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V653 OPU expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V653 OPU?
The MOT on V653 OPU expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V653 OPU done?
V653 OPU was recorded at 48,458 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 904 miles a year.
Has V653 OPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 OPU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V653 OPU 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 V653 OPU find?
V653 OPU passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; nearside outer sill corroded; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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