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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

X446 JGHMOT history

X446 JGH is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 14 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2025
Mileage
151,875 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X446 JGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X446 JGH was last recorded at 151,875 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 4,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2010: 79,369 miles, lower than 90,062 miles on 1 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,710 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,165 miles
Average per year
4,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,875 miles
  • 2024 – 147,710 miles
  • 2023 – 145,562 miles
  • 2022 – 143,248 miles
  • 2021 – 140,170 miles
  • 2020 – 136,592 miles
  • 2019 – 133,108 miles
  • 2018 – 129,497 miles
  • 2017 – 125,665 miles
  • 2016 – 121,655 miles
  • 2015 – 118,027 miles
  • 2014 – 112,575 miles
  • 2013 – 107,649 miles
  • 2012 – 103,172 miles
  • 2011 – 98,853 miles
  • 2010 – 94,705 miles
  • 2009 – 90,062 miles
  • 2008 – 85,108 miles
  • 2007 – 80,247 miles
  • 2006 – 73,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,875 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring anchor bracket section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring anchor bracket section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills and inner chassis middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear inner arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside casings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,875 miles (+4,165)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,875 miles
    Test number
    234035232851
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring anchor bracket section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring anchor bracket section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills and inner chassis middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroded

  2. Pass147,710 miles (+2,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,710 miles
    Test number
    840748087086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounts nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sills and inner chassis middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

  3. Pass145,562 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,562 miles
    Test number
    201623183774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches corroded / mud flap areas
    • AdvisorySilencer outer casing deteriorated

  4. Fail145,560 miles (+2,312)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,560 miles
    Test number
    438372745371
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside entire sills / nearside rear underside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

  5. Pass143,248 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    320318120226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail143,101 miles (+2,931)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,101 miles
    Test number
    252322379050
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass140,170 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,170 miles
    Test number
    179623240684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,592 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,592 miles
    Test number
    796928994816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass133,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    291859884495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail133,108 miles (+3,611)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    566176605415
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass129,497 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,497 miles
    Test number
    650300179465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,487 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,487 miles
    Test number
    412986978756
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail129,481 miles (+3,816)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,481 miles
    Test number
    893626817563
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure Along centre of car (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Along centre of car (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass125,665 miles (+4,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,665 miles
    Test number
    666031568250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass121,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,655 miles
    Test number
    407212980678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail121,655 miles (+3,628)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,655 miles
    Test number
    112821719657
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBraking system leaking Nearside main pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass118,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    155254912358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,027 miles (+5,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    118639612290
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass112,575 miles (+4,926)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,575 miles
    Test number
    398357824432
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass107,649 miles (+4,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    236564923260
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass103,172 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,172 miles
    Test number
    695623822203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass98,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,853 miles
    Test number
    358617311263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,853 miles (+4,148)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,853 miles
    Test number
    316787111425
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass94,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,705 miles
    Test number
    224531620227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,369 miles (-10,693)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    352681420449
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass90,062 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    934253719290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,108 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    834924618241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail80,247 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    102544117227
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass80,247 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    984354217238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass73,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    301419616443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X446 JGH

Does X446 JGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X446 JGH expired on 21 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X446 JGH?
The MOT on X446 JGH expired on 21 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X446 JGH done?
X446 JGH was recorded at 151,875 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,087 miles a year.
Has X446 JGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X446 JGH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X446 JGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X446 JGH find?
X446 JGH failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear leaf spring anchor bracket fractured; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring anchor bracket section, and 8 more.

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