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Ford Escort

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

X231 PEWMOT history

X231 PEW is a silver diesel Ford Escort first used on 15 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
66,086 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 PEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 PEW was last recorded at 66,086 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,083 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,086 miles
  • 2023 – 65,738 miles
  • 2016 – 65,600 miles
  • 2015 – 61,072 miles
  • 2013 – 57,656 miles
  • 2012 – 54,735 miles
  • 2011 – 50,847 miles
  • 2010 – 46,775 miles
  • 2009 – 43,083 miles
  • 2008 – 40,976 miles
  • 2007 – 34,300 miles
  • 2006 – 29,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,086 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily sealed in thick black sealerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,086 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    797282961504
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily sealed in thick black sealer

  2. Fail66,083 miles (+345)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    606944659159
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides no effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to floor corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily sealed in thick black sealer

  3. Pass65,738 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    940312587001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,600 miles (+4,528)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    354101253936
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass61,072 miles (+3,416)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    607479105009
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  6. Pass57,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    858495973132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,656 miles (+2,921)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    646992873167
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass54,735 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,735 miles
    Test number
    286923572169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,847 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    898227961178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,775 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    264626260196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,083 miles (+2,107)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    990989469124
    • NoteN/s/f indicator pale
    • NoteRecommend rear brake check/adjust. slight imbalance
    • NoteWipers becomming worn

  12. Pass40,976 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    214269368423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,300 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,300 miles
    Test number
    660926867158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,241 miles
    Test number
    354576566124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 PEW

Does X231 PEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 PEW expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 PEW?
The MOT on X231 PEW expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 PEW done?
X231 PEW was recorded at 66,086 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
Has X231 PEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 PEW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X231 PEW 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 X231 PEW find?
X231 PEW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: underbody heavily sealed in thick black sealer.

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