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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,597 cc

X756 DLBMOT history

X756 DLB is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,146 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X756 DLB
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
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X756 DLB was last recorded at 88,146 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,157 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,989 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,146 miles
  • 2025 – 86,157 miles
  • 2024 – 86,144 miles
  • 2023 – 86,142 miles
  • 2022 – 85,976 miles
  • 2021 – 85,502 miles
  • 2020 – 85,424 miles
  • 2019 – 85,116 miles
  • 2018 – 84,407 miles
  • 2017 – 82,021 miles
  • 2016 – 81,298 miles
  • 2015 – 78,423 miles
  • 2014 – 74,185 miles
  • 2013 – 70,319 miles
  • 2012 – 65,651 miles
  • 2011 – 62,717 miles
  • 2010 – 57,497 miles
  • 2009 – 49,932 miles
  • 2008 – 44,179 miles
  • 2006 – 42,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,146 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,146 miles
    Test number
    640764680416
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,157 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    458342772646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,149 miles (+5)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,149 miles
    Test number
    409726464730
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass86,144 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    450451847268
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass86,142 miles (+166)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    413103732477
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass85,976 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,976 miles
    Test number
    556542304211
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail85,974 miles (+472)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    496014748234
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass85,502 miles (+78)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    167864337043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,424 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    186593843861
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,424 miles (+308)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    690966415394
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,116 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    888921908294
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail85,113 miles (+706)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,113 miles
    Test number
    120174159220
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass84,407 miles (+2,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    708417204832
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,021 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,021 miles
    Test number
    310714408848
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,298 miles (+2,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    260647254893
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass78,423 miles1 advisory11 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    196277775036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoyh front outer cv gaiters perished
    • NoteCorrosion to front of both outer sills
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose perished
    • NoteNearside track rod end gaiter split
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose appears slightly twisted
    • NoteRear bumper damaged
    • NoteSmall hole in nearside inner cv gaiter
    • NoteSome play within both sides of steering rack
    • NoteWater in nearside headlamp

  17. Fail78,423 miles (+4,238)1 repaired1 advisory11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    206487975008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoyh front outer cv gaiters perished
    • NoteCorrosion to front of both outer sills
    • NoteFront brake imbalance high
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose perished
    • NoteNearside track rod end gaiter split
    • NoteOffside rear brake hose appears slightly twisted
    • NoteRear bumper damaged
    • NoteSmall hole in nearside inner cv gaiter
    • NoteSome play within both sides of steering rack
    • NoteWater in nearside headlamp

  18. Pass74,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    937492574064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,184 miles (+3,865)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,184 miles
    Test number
    886952474070
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass70,319 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    147358673404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,651 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    149423672039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,717 miles (+5,220)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    917092781035
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteHand brakr travel high

  23. Pass57,497 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,497 miles
    Test number
    883121580022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail57,470 miles (+7,538)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,470 miles
    Test number
    481919470065
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass49,932 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    391182269016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,179 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    211155648007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,388 miles
    Test number
    272852736318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X756 DLB

Does X756 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X756 DLB is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X756 DLB?
The MOT on X756 DLB is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X756 DLB done?
X756 DLB was recorded at 88,146 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has X756 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X756 DLB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X756 DLB 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 X756 DLB find?
X756 DLB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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