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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

V681 EODMOT history

V681 EOD is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 26,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
26,276 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V681 EOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V681 EOD was last recorded at 26,276 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2014: 22,666 miles, lower than 24,419 miles on 22 Aug 2013.

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
25,736 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,276 miles
  • 2025 – 25,736 miles
  • 2024 – 25,683 miles
  • 2023 – 25,256 miles
  • 2022 – 24,767 miles
  • 2021 – 24,374 miles
  • 2020 – 24,336 miles
  • 2019 – 24,214 miles
  • 2018 – 23,860 miles
  • 2017 – 23,496 miles
  • 2016 – 23,218 miles
  • 2015 – 22,952 miles
  • 2014 – 22,666 miles
  • 2013 – 24,419 miles
  • 2012 – 22,155 miles
  • 2011 – 21,852 miles
  • 2010 – 21,826 miles
  • 2009 – 21,505 miles
  • 2008 – 20,665 miles
  • 2007 – 19,748 miles
  • 2006 – 17,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,276 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRadiator suport heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable worn/rubber through

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass26,276 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    212212041209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator suport heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable worn/rubber through

  2. Fail26,276 miles (+540)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    936735600544
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator suport heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable worn/rubber through

  3. Pass25,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    25,736 miles
    Test number
    113461323460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail25,736 miles (+53)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,736 miles
    Test number
    417745030272
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    25,683 miles
    Test number
    262776278382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail25,683 miles (+427)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,683 miles
    Test number
    704367272547
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass25,256 miles (+489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,256 miles
    Test number
    876330041987
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass24,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,767 miles
    Test number
    311893621842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,767 miles (+393)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,767 miles
    Test number
    123868333526
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass24,374 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    798931377628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass24,336 miles (+122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,336 miles
    Test number
    573848892127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySome suspension moving parts rusty

  12. Pass24,214 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,214 miles
    Test number
    528896142951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,860 miles (+364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,860 miles
    Test number
    664959232123
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rusty

  14. Pass23,496 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,496 miles
    Test number
    388819075386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,218 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    565262766889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass22,952 miles (+286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,952 miles
    Test number
    666160415272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass22,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,666 miles
    Test number
    305790214469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail22,666 miles (-1,753)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,666 miles
    Test number
    596110414210
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass24,419 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,419 miles
    Test number
    389334533209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,155 miles (+303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,155 miles
    Test number
    919175832296
    • NoteRear silencer on exhaust slightly deteriated

  21. Pass21,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,852 miles
    Test number
    306895331488
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail21,852 miles (+26)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,852 miles
    Test number
    576575531228
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass21,826 miles (+321)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,826 miles
    Test number
    133224720244
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres slight cracking in tread

  24. Pass21,505 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,505 miles
    Test number
    283283539225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,665 miles (+917)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,665 miles
    Test number
    334043738254
    • NoteNearside front wheel trim broken
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  26. Pass19,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    564745437285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,748 miles (+2,327)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    740674637242
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls cracked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  28. Pass17,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,421 miles
    Test number
    343836336469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V681 EOD

Does V681 EOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V681 EOD is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V681 EOD?
The MOT on V681 EOD is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V681 EOD done?
V681 EOD was recorded at 26,276 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 443 miles a year.
Has V681 EOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V681 EOD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V681 EOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V681 EOD find?
V681 EOD passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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