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Ford Escort

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V83 EODMOT history

V83 EOD is a silver diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2021 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 11,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2021
Mileage
11,316 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 EOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V83 EOD was last recorded at 11,316 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 1,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2018: 6,257 miles, lower than 97,284 miles on 16 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
10,316 miles · 26 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
1,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,316 miles
  • 2019 – 10,316 miles
  • 2018 – 6,257 miles
  • 2017 – 97,284 miles
  • 2016 – 95,682 miles
  • 2015 – 93,849 miles
  • 2014 – 92,088 miles
  • 2012 – 90,714 miles
  • 2011 – 89,290 miles
  • 2009 – 79,383 miles
  • 2008 – 72,740 miles
  • 2007 – 64,490 miles
  • 2006 – 57,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail11,316 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail11,316 miles (+1,000)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,316 miles
    Test number
    153075766558
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass10,316 miles (+4,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    10,316 miles
    Test number
    312169651316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass6,257 miles (-91,027)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    6,257 miles
    Test number
    378284087719
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,284 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,284 miles
    Test number
    214836102681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre

  5. Fail97,257 miles (+1,575)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    799203438496
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/80/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded in places

  6. Pass95,682 miles (+1,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    505316021577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass93,849 miles (+6)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    998765315041
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteExtensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle to an unknown standard
    • NoteHand brake near end of reserve travel
    • NoteN/s washer jet operation poor

  8. Fail93,843 miles (+1,755)11 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    385917805017
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExtensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle to an unknown standard
    • NoteFront brake pads require checking
    • NoteHand brake near end of reserve travel
    • NoteN/s washer jet operation poor

  9. Pass92,088 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    787167504098
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail92,085 miles (+1,371)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    348547204058
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass90,714 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    245638392136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail90,711 miles (+1,421)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,711 miles
    Test number
    998075492166
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass89,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,290 miles
    Test number
    775574561148
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WORN OUTTER EDGE

  14. Fail89,288 miles (+9,905)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,288 miles
    Test number
    215524861426
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WORN OUTTER EDGE

  15. Pass79,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    290488409309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,383 miles (+6,643)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    813843509382
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,740 miles (+8,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    633743908326
    • NoteOSR chassis corroded but not considered excessive

  18. Pass64,490 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,490 miles
    Test number
    743835507310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    713068376245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,272 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    622358876227
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V83 EOD

Does V83 EOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 EOD expired on 25 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 EOD?
The MOT on V83 EOD expired on 25 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 EOD done?
V83 EOD was recorded at 11,316 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
Has V83 EOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 EOD has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V83 EOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V83 EOD find?
V83 EOD failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 4 more.

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