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Ford Escort

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,597 cc

W685 PGFMOT history

W685 PGF is a silver petrol Ford Escort first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,784 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 PGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 PGF was last recorded at 109,784 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,776 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,784 miles
  • 2025 – 103,229 miles
  • 2024 – 96,085 miles
  • 2023 – 96,014 miles
  • 2022 – 94,981 miles
  • 2021 – 93,659 miles
  • 2016 – 91,337 miles
  • 2015 – 87,421 miles
  • 2014 – 84,230 miles
  • 2012 – 79,176 miles
  • 2011 – 73,654 miles
  • 2010 – 62,671 miles
  • 2008 – 56,096 miles
  • 2006 – 52,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,784 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,784 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    993357575616
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed.
  2. Fail109,776 miles (+6,547)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    543564467619
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/Chassis area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle undersealed
  3. Pass103,229 miles (+6)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,229 miles
    Test number
    357638463568
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily welded
  4. Fail103,223 miles (+7,138)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,223 miles
    Test number
    373929884276
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily welded
  5. Pass96,085 miles (+71)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    267299265233
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPrevious weld repairs to both rear chassis rails
    • AdvisoryWings have surface corrosion
  6. Pass96,014 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    167190342474
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to under side body sills/subframe area
  7. Fail96,000 miles (+1,019)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,000 miles
    Test number
    161175856262
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wings rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to under side body sills/subframe area
  8. Pass94,981 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,981 miles
    Test number
    313787572164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail94,980 miles (+1,321)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    553393694182
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass93,659 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,659 miles
    Test number
    790468950675
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear spare wheel missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail93,657 miles (+2,320)1 major6 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    211529486534
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear spare wheel missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass91,337 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    646163014407
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
  13. Fail91,336 miles (+3,915)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,336 miles
    Test number
    944062077195
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass87,421 miles (+111)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    757133435125
    • NoteNearside sill corroded
    • NoteOffise sill corroded
  15. Fail87,310 miles (+3,080)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    695769215141
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteNearside sill corroded
    • NoteOffise sill corroded
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split
  16. Pass84,230 miles (+5,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,230 miles
    Test number
    698853294006
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp lense broken
  17. Pass79,176 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    489781792294
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arch corroded
  18. Fail79,152 miles (+5,498)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    219169082284
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arch corroded
  19. Pass73,654 miles (+10,983)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    987477211286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    492237890071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,661 miles (+6,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    590697690036
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass56,096 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    741813898173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    584833286296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W685 PGF

Does W685 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 PGF is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W685 PGF?
The MOT on W685 PGF is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W685 PGF done?
W685 PGF was recorded at 109,784 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,907 miles a year.
Has W685 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 PGF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W685 PGF 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 W685 PGF find?
W685 PGF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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