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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V705 RWLMOT history

V705 RWL is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 17 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
74,662 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V705 RWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V705 RWL was last recorded at 74,662 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 6,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2008: 41,818 miles, lower than 46,790 miles on 13 Feb 2007.
  • 30 Oct 2017: 19,104 miles, lower than 102,838 miles on 31 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,929 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,733 miles
Average per year
1,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,662 miles
  • 2021 – 67,929 miles
  • 2020 – 58,844 miles
  • 2019 – 49,672 miles
  • 2018 – 37,162 miles
  • 2017 – 19,104 miles
  • 2016 – 102,838 miles
  • 2015 – 86,650 miles
  • 2013 – 85,526 miles
  • 2012 – 79,438 miles
  • 2011 – 74,092 miles
  • 2010 – 68,498 miles
  • 2009 – 68,456 miles
  • 2008 – 41,818 miles
  • 2007 – 46,790 miles
  • 2006 – 45,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,662 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    520759504780
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail74,662 miles (+6,733)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    784452011301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass67,929 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    801506439684
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail67,929 miles (+9,085)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    380776941645
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass58,844 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    132171282195
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail58,844 miles (+9,172)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    589147148694
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,672 miles (+12,510)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,672 miles
    Test number
    980399011248
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before first box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer panel behind spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass37,162 miles (+18,058)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    342012134130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outter seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass19,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,104 miles
    Test number
    776359123797
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leaking from front engine

  10. Fail19,104 miles (-83,734)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,104 miles
    Test number
    839721159513
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leaking from front engine

  11. Pass102,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    850863363334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail102,838 miles (+16,188)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    233527426480
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,650 miles (+1,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    779393718318
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass85,526 miles (+6,088)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,526 miles
    Test number
    285352073034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,438 miles (+5,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,438 miles
    Test number
    279056252093
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass74,092 miles (+5,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    148425151423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass68,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    644265760057
    • AdvisoryBrake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail68,498 miles (+42)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    972395160046
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass68,456 miles (+26,638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    133586769408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,818 miles (-4,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,818 miles
    Test number
    421431978034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,790 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    281784047047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    130488846479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V705 RWL

Does V705 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V705 RWL expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V705 RWL?
The MOT on V705 RWL expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V705 RWL done?
V705 RWL was recorded at 74,662 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 1,735 miles a year.
Has V705 RWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V705 RWL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V705 RWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V705 RWL find?
V705 RWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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