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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,597 cc

X458 FBMMOT history

X458 FBM is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 13 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 44,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
44,497 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X458 FBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X458 FBM was last recorded at 44,497 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,397 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
1,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,497 miles
  • 2025 – 42,397 miles
  • 2024 – 40,350 miles
  • 2023 – 38,770 miles
  • 2022 – 36,010 miles
  • 2021 – 34,547 miles
  • 2020 – 32,972 miles
  • 2019 – 30,411 miles
  • 2018 – 27,624 miles
  • 2017 – 26,974 miles
  • 2016 – 26,179 miles
  • 2015 – 25,370 miles
  • 2014 – 24,747 miles
  • 2013 – 23,935 miles
  • 2012 – 22,763 miles
  • 2011 – 21,148 miles
  • 2010 – 19,455 miles
  • 2009 – 17,481 miles
  • 2008 – 15,786 miles
  • 2007 – 14,337 miles
  • 2006 – 13,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,497 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    44,497 miles
    Test number
    321725561297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,397 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,397 miles
    Test number
    282101725507
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail42,387 miles (+2,037)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,387 miles
    Test number
    436608647794
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass40,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    869631838646
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail40,350 miles (+1,580)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    171445171654
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass38,770 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    378862209207
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail38,757 miles (+2,747)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,757 miles
    Test number
    229628013209
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,010 miles (+1,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    673711600704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

  9. Pass34,547 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    503766262054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail34,536 miles (+1,564)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,536 miles
    Test number
    150405163706
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass32,972 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    276125183667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,971 miles (+2,560)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    649296570628
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass30,411 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    550929921785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail30,407 miles (+2,783)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,407 miles
    Test number
    191219969199
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass27,624 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    487209941248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,623 miles (+649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    782574597574
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass26,974 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,974 miles
    Test number
    915911247555
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

  18. Fail26,959 miles (+19)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    332261377804
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

  19. Fail26,940 miles (+761)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,940 miles
    Test number
    984336273193
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link upper gaiter starting to split
    • AdvisoryCondensation to both headlamps
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside middle outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front floor pan to outer sill

  20. Pass26,179 miles (+809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    432975118518
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started to offside front outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe
    • AdvisorySlight binding to offside rear brake

  21. Pass25,370 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,370 miles
    Test number
    106866355017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,747 miles (+812)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,747 miles
    Test number
    608107954077
    • NoteNearside front drop link upper gaiter starting to split
    • NoteOffside front wishbone inner bush starting to split

  23. Pass23,935 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,935 miles
    Test number
    289236853071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    886801852048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,763 miles (+1,615)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,763 miles
    Test number
    499918842082
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise check cam belt history due to low mileage / to age of vehicle
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  26. Pass21,148 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    308144151005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,455 miles (+1,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    132730350073
    • NoteWiper blades wor and starting to split

  28. Pass17,481 miles (+1,695)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,481 miles
    Test number
    264534959069
    • NoteOffside and nearside inner anti roll bar bushes worn
    • NotePlay in offside steering rack
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  29. Pass15,786 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,786 miles
    Test number
    843883058023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,337 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,337 miles
    Test number
    741974457013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail14,324 miles (+1,059)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,324 miles
    Test number
    422631757009
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack both sides

  32. Pass13,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,265 miles
    Test number
    960092656016
    • NoteSlight play in off side steering rack

Questions about X458 FBM

Does X458 FBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X458 FBM is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X458 FBM?
The MOT on X458 FBM is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X458 FBM done?
X458 FBM was recorded at 44,497 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,567 miles a year.
Has X458 FBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X458 FBM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X458 FBM 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 X458 FBM find?
X458 FBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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