Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
V694 OPUMOT history
V694 OPU is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,034 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 121,034 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V694 OPU
- 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
- 1 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V694 OPU was last recorded at 121,034 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,018 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 3,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,034 miles
- 2024 – 120,793 miles
- 2023 – 120,585 miles
- 2022 – 120,300 miles
- 2021 – 119,958 miles
- 2020 – 119,194 miles
- 2019 – 85,710 miles
- 2018 – 85,168 miles
- 2017 – 84,698 miles
- 2016 – 84,023 miles
- 2015 – 81,760 miles
- 2014 – 80,267 miles
- 2013 – 79,067 miles
- 2012 – 78,361 miles
- 2011 – 75,581 miles
- 2010 – 74,252 miles
- 2009 – 70,832 miles
- 2008 – 67,413 miles
- 2007 – 62,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,034 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Windscreen scratched
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Marks made on n/s/f of windscreen due to poor wiper but dose not effect the drivers view.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
O/s/f outer sell(lower wheel arch)slightly corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,034 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 121,034 miles
- Test number
- 624775604586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,018 miles (+225)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,018 miles
- Test number
- 488754264804
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,793 miles (+208)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,793 miles
- Test number
- 877954559410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,585 miles (+285)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,585 miles
- Test number
- 168440415498
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass120,300 miles (+342)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,300 miles
- Test number
- 300314178258
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,958 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,958 miles
- Test number
- 683364402666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,944 miles (+750)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,944 miles
- Test number
- 686485082711
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass119,194 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,194 miles
- Test number
- 562516321069
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (around fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,182 miles (+33,472)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,182 miles
- Test number
- 240308144918
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass85,710 miles (+542)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 85,710 miles
- Test number
- 479972010331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,168 miles (+470)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,168 miles
- Test number
- 639599007895
- AdvisoryNearside front outer c/v boot poor
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody and lower offside front wing panel generally corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen scratched
Pass84,698 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,698 miles
- Test number
- 520621230324
- AdvisoryMarks made on n/s/f of windscreen due to poor wiper but dose not effect the drivers view.
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer sell(lower wheel arch)slightly corroding
Fail84,691 miles (+668)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,691 miles
- Test number
- 167443089950
- FailureFuel system component leaking number 4 injector (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake disc poor (inner side)
- AdvisoryMarks made on n/s/f of windscreen due to poor wiper but dose not effect the drivers view.
- AdvisoryN/s/f wiper slightly split
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer sell(lower wheel arch)slightly corroding
Pass84,023 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 84,023 miles
- Test number
- 103332345318
- AdvisoryFront brake disc,s in poor condition
- AdvisoryWindscreen scratched
Fail84,022 miles (+2,262)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,022 miles
- Test number
- 108150026029
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
Pass81,760 miles (+1,493)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,760 miles
- Test number
- 477471545011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,267 miles (+7)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,267 miles
- Test number
- 986645164043
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to floor pans
- NoteCorrosion to rear chassis
- NoteHeavy corrosion to inner sills
- NoteHeavy corrosion to nearside centre outer sill
Fail80,260 miles (+1,193)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,260 miles
- Test number
- 616069154020
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to floor pans
- NoteCorrosion to rear chassis
- NoteHeavy corrosion to inner sills
- NoteHeavy corrosion to nearside centre outer sill
Pass79,067 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 79,067 miles
- Test number
- 199205663461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel tank corroded
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
- NoteOffside and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
Fail79,065 miles (+704)3 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,065 miles
- Test number
- 445225163011
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel tank corroded
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
- NoteOffside and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass78,361 miles (+2,780)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 78,361 miles
- Test number
- 187356562047
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar 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)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,581 miles (+1,329)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 75,581 miles
- Test number
- 649965741072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face
Pass74,252 miles (+30)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 74,252 miles
- Test number
- 791129960039
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteMarks & chips on screen just within accepted limits
- NoteSlight inbalance of front brakes
- NoteWipers could be better
Fail74,222 miles (+3,390)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,222 miles
- Test number
- 910034660009
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteMarks & chips on screen just within accepted limits
- NoteWipers could be better
Pass70,832 miles (+229)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 70,832 miles
- Test number
- 992972269083
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joints
Fail70,603 miles (+3,190)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,603 miles
- Test number
- 384884659096
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joints
- NoteRear footbrake imbalance
Pass67,413 miles (+5,214)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 67,413 miles
- Test number
- 533237968080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,199 miles (+293)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 62,199 miles
- Test number
- 972757867040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,906 miles7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,906 miles
- Test number
- 390210567021
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront bumper broken
- NoteRear brakes weak
- NoteSlight inbalance of front brakes
Questions about V694 OPU
- Does V694 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V694 OPU is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V694 OPU?
- The MOT on V694 OPU is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V694 OPU done?
- V694 OPU was recorded at 121,034 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
- Has V694 OPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V694 OPU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V694 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 V694 OPU find?
- V694 OPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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