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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,597 cc

W827 GDYMOT history

W827 GDY is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 5 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2021 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2021
Mileage
102,009 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W827 GDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

W827 GDY was last recorded at 102,009 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,994 miles · 15 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles
Average per year
3,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 102,009 miles
  • 2020 – 100,994 miles
  • 2019 – 99,031 miles
  • 2018 – 95,382 miles
  • 2017 – 90,937 miles
  • 2016 – 86,736 miles
  • 2015 – 83,498 miles
  • 2014 – 80,286 miles
  • 2013 – 77,171 miles
  • 2012 – 73,659 miles
  • 2011 – 69,326 miles
  • 2010 – 65,198 miles
  • 2009 – 61,367 miles
  • 2008 – 57,236 miles
  • 2007 – 52,268 miles
  • 2006 – 47,532 miles
  • 2005 – 43,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,009 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL -FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN @ SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BATTERY TRAY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Engine leaking oil (sump plug)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,009 miles (+1,015)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    956454233658
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL -FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN @ SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BATTERY TRAY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,994 miles
    Test number
    238008945346
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil (sump plug)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail100,994 miles (+1,963)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,994 miles
    Test number
    641605478074
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil (sump plug)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,031 miles
    Test number
    680924193149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail99,031 miles (+3,649)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,031 miles
    Test number
    378851215972
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,382 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    226702383782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,307 miles (+4,370)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    866156256010
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength load bearing member supporting structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass90,937 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    913266600977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion development in sill and front floor pan stregnthening rail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion development and damage to sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner tread flat spots
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Fail90,937 miles (+4,201)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    107193655913
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion development in sill and front floor pan stregnthening rail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion development and damage to sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner tread flat spots
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass86,736 miles (+52)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,736 miles
    Test number
    357468959626
    • AdvisoryFuel Filter Beginning To Corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Floor Pan Has Slight Corrosion Development
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Sill Corroding (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing Attachment Slightly Loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Perished And Starting To Wear Unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy But Not Rough When Rotated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail86,684 miles (+3,186)3 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,684 miles
    Test number
    881606527658
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel Filter Beginning To Corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Floor Pan Has Slight Corrosion Development
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer Sill Corroding (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing Attachment Slightly Loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Perished And Starting To Wear Unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy But Not Rough When Rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper Blade Slightly Split And Not As Efficient But Still Clearing Screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass83,498 miles (+38)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,498 miles
    Test number
    401830535803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner tread wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre ageing and slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and damage to near side front and off side front and middle sill areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion development in nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryDrivers side wiper blade slightly split
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front cv boots slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm has slight play in front bush
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play and knock in steering system

  13. Fail83,460 miles (+3,174)3 failures12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    258270915294
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • NoteCorrosion development in front and middle sill areas
    • NoteCorrosion development in rear wheel arches
    • NoteDrivers side wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteNsf and osf cv boots perishing and slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNsf osf nsr osr brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteOsf suspension arm has slight play in front bush
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing low on inner tread
    • NoteOsr shockabsorber soft in operation
    • NoteOsr tyre ageing and perishing
    • NoteOsr wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteSlight play and knock detected in steering system

  14. Pass80,286 miles (+3,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    276977494153
    • NoteCorrosion development in sills\brake pipes slightly corrodsed\exhaust slightly deteriorated\front suspension arm bushes for slight play\parking brake travel

  15. Pass77,171 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    166587903294
    • NoteSlight play detected in steering\rear tyres inner tread wearing\exhaust corroding\slight nise from osr wheel bearing\front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated\corrosion development in sills

  16. Fail77,171 miles (+3,512)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    966787703290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play detected in steering\rear tyres inner tread wearing\exhaust corroding\slight nise from osr wheel bearing\front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated\corrosion development in sills

  17. Pass73,659 miles (+53)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    317032512468
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges os bald on inner tread\rear tyres flat spotted on inner tread\exhaust corroding\slight noise from osr wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play detected at steering wheel

  18. Fail73,606 miles (+4,280)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    279447302224
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges os bald on inner tread\rear tyres flat spotted on inner tread\exhaust corroding\slight noise from osr wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play detected at steering wheel

  19. Pass69,326 miles (+4,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    996198701231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass65,198 miles (+3,831)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    612646210266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass61,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    194412219214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,367 miles (+4,131)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    511402119286
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,236 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    804679918200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,268 miles (+4,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    433140907232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,532 miles (+4,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    211081206265
    • NoteADVISE HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL

  26. Pass43,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,208 miles
    Test number
    314086305237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W827 GDY

Does W827 GDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W827 GDY expired on 5 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W827 GDY?
The MOT on W827 GDY expired on 5 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W827 GDY done?
W827 GDY was recorded at 102,009 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 3,600 miles a year.
Has W827 GDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W827 GDY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on W827 GDY 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 W827 GDY find?
W827 GDY failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill -floor pan, and 11 more.

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