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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

X447 BUJMOT history

X447 BUJ is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 26 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
108,456 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X447 BUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X447 BUJ was last recorded at 108,456 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,439 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,456 miles
  • 2024 – 108,439 miles
  • 2022 – 106,655 miles
  • 2021 – 104,356 miles
  • 2018 – 103,729 miles
  • 2017 – 102,361 miles
  • 2016 – 100,825 miles
  • 2014 – 98,444 miles
  • 2013 – 94,539 miles
  • 2011 – 86,952 miles
  • 2010 – 81,671 miles
  • 2009 – 80,026 miles
  • 2008 – 73,898 miles
  • 2007 – 65,920 miles
  • 2006 – 56,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,456 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,456 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,456 miles
    Test number
    973539341480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,439 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,439 miles
    Test number
    698643592691
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by exhaust rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail108,439 miles (+1,784)2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,439 miles
    Test number
    620189402235
    • MajorCentral Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by exhaust rear mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass106,655 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,655 miles
    Test number
    668413993216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,356 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,356 miles
    Test number
    167793390139
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail104,353 miles (+624)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    814457814288
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded from front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass103,729 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,729 miles
    Test number
    494816065836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,361 miles (+1,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,361 miles
    Test number
    352761702810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass100,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    249209093387
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slight cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Fail100,825 miles (+2,381)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    305351582480
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper and underneath vehicle behind the bumper (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slight cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass98,444 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    758380824090
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail98,443 miles (+3,904)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    167327214036
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass94,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    979367113086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail94,539 miles (+7,587)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    217945213091
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine mounting

  15. Fail86,952 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    395938231191
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,952 miles (+5,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    438698331168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    763302930131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail81,671 miles (+1,645)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    760331730187
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    960612679026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail80,026 miles (+6,128)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    114050479078
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    300323678015
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail73,898 miles (+7,978)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    711423678098
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass65,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    180023877062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,920 miles (+9,003)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    222073777003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass56,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,917 miles
    Test number
    674154976016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,917 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,917 miles
    Test number
    911039766011
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X447 BUJ

Does X447 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X447 BUJ expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X447 BUJ?
The MOT on X447 BUJ expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X447 BUJ done?
X447 BUJ was recorded at 108,456 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has X447 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X447 BUJ has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X447 BUJ 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 X447 BUJ find?
X447 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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