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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

V81 YTLMOT history

V81 YTL is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 30,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
30,166 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 YTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 YTL was last recorded at 30,166 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2012: 60,083 miles, lower than 63,970 miles on 1 Jul 2011.
  • 23 May 2018: 7,239 miles, lower than 98,618 miles on 1 Jun 2017.

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
30,120 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
46 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 30,166 miles
  • 2021 – 24,251 miles
  • 2020 – 20,905 miles
  • 2019 – 15,502 miles
  • 2018 – 7,239 miles
  • 2017 – 98,618 miles
  • 2016 – 92,741 miles
  • 2015 – 85,973 miles
  • 2014 – 80,364 miles
  • 2013 – 74,668 miles
  • 2012 – 60,084 miles
  • 2011 – 63,970 miles
  • 2010 – 58,581 miles
  • 2009 – 53,130 miles
  • 2008 – 47,986 miles
  • 2007 – 42,048 miles
  • 2006 – 38,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,166 miles
  • AdvisoryFront wing bottoms corroded / holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill weak / holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear chassis weak / holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass30,166 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    30,166 miles
    Test number
    110734668554
    • AdvisoryFront wing bottoms corroded / holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill weak / holed
    • AdvisoryRear chassis weak / holed

  2. Fail30,120 miles (+5,869)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    607586751003
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wing bottoms corroded / holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill weak / holed
    • AdvisoryRear chassis weak / holed

  3. Pass24,251 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,251 miles
    Test number
    301098150760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail24,198 miles (+3,293)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,198 miles
    Test number
    353891671878
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass20,905 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,905 miles
    Test number
    734933146297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail20,895 miles (+5,393)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,895 miles
    Test number
    816260360288
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass15,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    15,502 miles
    Test number
    342762523536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,502 miles (+8,263)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,502 miles
    Test number
    888091726205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass7,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    7,239 miles
    Test number
    327154211332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis leg holed / badly corroded

  10. Fail7,239 miles (-91,379)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,239 miles
    Test number
    194221682218
    • DangerousBoth front tyres worn inner edges bald
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis leg holed / badly corroded

  11. Pass98,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,618 miles
    Test number
    763285037948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,618 miles (+5,877)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,618 miles
    Test number
    582906833552
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow . 54% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

  13. Pass92,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,741 miles
    Test number
    327876400397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,735 miles (+6,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,735 miles
    Test number
    297004474559
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass85,973 miles (+5,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,973 miles
    Test number
    118140375198
    • NoteRear wheel arches scabby rear chassis 1 layer cracking

  16. Pass80,364 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    279944474174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,668 miles (+14,584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    409446973149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,084 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    288355082113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,083 miles (-3,887)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,083 miles
    Test number
    915964982199
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass63,970 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    226582481149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,581 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,581 miles
    Test number
    283718980176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,130 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    812182319243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,986 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    951745538214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,048 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,048 miles
    Test number
    530264537289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    293324636248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 YTL

Does V81 YTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 YTL expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 YTL?
The MOT on V81 YTL expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 YTL done?
V81 YTL was recorded at 30,166 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022.
Has V81 YTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 YTL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V81 YTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V81 YTL find?
V81 YTL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: front wing bottoms corroded / holed; offside rear outer sill weak / holed; rear chassis weak / holed.

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