
Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc
X72 VHKMOT history
X72 VHK is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 10 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 90,189 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X72 VHK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 10 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X72 VHK was last recorded at 90,189 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,187 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,189 miles
- 2025 – 85,137 miles
- 2024 – 80,103 miles
- 2022 – 78,709 miles
- 2015 – 78,483 miles
- 2014 – 76,193 miles
- 2013 – 73,622 miles
- 2012 – 70,726 miles
- 2011 – 67,409 miles
- 2010 – 63,698 miles
- 2009 – 59,481 miles
- 2008 – 53,692 miles
- 2006 – 49,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,189 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 90,189 miles
- Test number
- 600314350181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,187 miles (+5,050)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,187 miles
- Test number
- 925945624550
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,137 miles (+37)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,137 miles
- Test number
- 668432433179
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail85,100 miles (+4,997)2 dangerous14 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 376974092957
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area under drivers floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area has been poorly repaired, Not to MOT standard. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes x2 from compensator valve. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom of screen drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from brake vacuum pump. Advise immediate repair.
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from thermostate housing area.
Pass80,103 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 80,103 miles
- Test number
- 807327329023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,101 miles (+1,392)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,101 miles
- Test number
- 980384042075
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,709 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 78,709 miles
- Test number
- 192575492134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,677 miles (+194)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,677 miles
- Test number
- 901831434995
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass78,483 miles (+7)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 78,483 miles
- Test number
- 857606585071
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight seepage fron n/s outter drive shaft gaitor clip
Fail78,476 miles (+2,283)2 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,476 miles
- Test number
- 318328275023
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight seepage fron n/s outter drive shaft gaitor clip
Pass76,193 miles (+2,571)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,193 miles
- Test number
- 247697254060
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass73,622 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,622 miles
- Test number
- 926423873073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail73,615 miles (+2,889)7 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,615 miles
- Test number
- 988032773054
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass70,726 miles (+8)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 70,726 miles
- Test number
- 769640882099
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
Fail70,718 miles (+3,309)13 failures12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,718 miles
- Test number
- 618145572076
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside 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 Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
Pass67,409 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 67,409 miles
- Test number
- 785192661050
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
- NoteFront brake discs worn & corroded
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
Fail67,409 miles (+3,711)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,409 miles
- Test number
- 835142761038
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
- NoteFront brake discs worn & corroded
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
Fail63,698 miles7 repaired10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,698 miles
- Test number
- 343502360057
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
Pass63,698 miles (+4,217)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,698 miles
- Test number
- 972532660099
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
Pass59,481 miles (+5,789)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,481 miles
- Test number
- 911945439029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,692 miles (+4,529)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,692 miles
- Test number
- 420766938010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 49,163 miles
- Test number
- 401303336397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X72 VHK
- Does X72 VHK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X72 VHK is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X72 VHK?
- The MOT on X72 VHK is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X72 VHK done?
- X72 VHK was recorded at 90,189 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,130 miles a year.
- Has X72 VHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X72 VHK has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on X72 VHK 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 X72 VHK find?
- X72 VHK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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