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Ford Escort

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V74 HWCMOT history

V74 HWC is a blue diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
58,371 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V74 HWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V74 HWC was last recorded at 58,371 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 4,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2014: 3,920 miles, lower than 92,195 miles on 26 Nov 2008.

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
53,766 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,371 miles
  • 2022 – 53,766 miles
  • 2021 – 44,303 miles
  • 2020 – 36,423 miles
  • 2019 – 25,053 miles
  • 2018 – 18,200 miles
  • 2017 – 13,765 miles
  • 2016 – 10,428 miles
  • 2015 – 6,590 miles
  • 2014 – 3,920 miles
  • 2008 – 92,195 miles
  • 2007 – 81,875 miles
  • 2006 – 70,705 miles
  • 2005 – 60,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,371 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,371 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,371 miles
    Test number
    985750897220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,766 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,766 miles
    Test number
    262189455637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,765 miles (+9,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    885950154430
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,303 miles (+7,880)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    154780566439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,423 miles (+11,370)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    637143745152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,053 miles (+6,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,053 miles
    Test number
    844282525468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass18,200 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,200 miles
    Test number
    525723502869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,765 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    13,765 miles
    Test number
    793174671627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass10,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    10,428 miles
    Test number
    561137287857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail10,428 miles (+3,838)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,428 miles
    Test number
    409943314641
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail6,590 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,590 miles
    Test number
    249321415164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass6,590 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    6,590 miles
    Test number
    309431715199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass3,920 miles (-88,275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    3,920 miles
    Test number
    408821524114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,195 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    561841538319
    • 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)
  15. Pass92,195 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    741471438324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,875 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    560947317336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,705 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,705 miles
    Test number
    952585726306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,465 miles
    Test number
    712557625305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V74 HWC

Does V74 HWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V74 HWC expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V74 HWC?
The MOT on V74 HWC expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V74 HWC done?
V74 HWC was recorded at 58,371 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
Has V74 HWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V74 HWC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V74 HWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V74 HWC find?
V74 HWC passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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