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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

X768 EEVMOT history

X768 EEV is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,109 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 EEV
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
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X768 EEV was last recorded at 164,109 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 15,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,636 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,473 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,109 miles
  • 2025 – 148,636 miles
  • 2024 – 148,605 miles
  • 2023 – 147,800 miles
  • 2022 – 145,923 miles
  • 2021 – 142,067 miles
  • 2014 – 132,797 miles
  • 2013 – 128,796 miles
  • 2012 – 125,153 miles
  • 2010 – 123,813 miles
  • 2009 – 118,994 miles
  • 2008 – 110,259 miles
  • 2007 – 95,300 miles
  • 2006 – 86,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,109 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre of cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,109 miles (+15,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,109 miles
    Test number
    662725664563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre of cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass148,636 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,636 miles
    Test number
    874358447718
    • AdvisoryCentral underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

  3. Fail148,605 miles (+805)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,605 miles
    Test number
    202965269751
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill corroded

  4. Pass147,800 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,800 miles
    Test number
    288599754627
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass145,923 miles (+3,856)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,923 miles
    Test number
    788768727002
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,067 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,067 miles
    Test number
    572329305897
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail142,056 miles1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,056 miles
    Test number
    279495393562
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    117823325460
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteWipers smearing windscreen slightly

  9. Pass132,797 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    147781024408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise fan belt slightly frayed
    • NoteAdvise o/s front rack end slight play

  10. Fail132,797 miles (+4,001)10 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    369030324079
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise fan belt slightly frayed
    • NoteAdvise o/s front rack end slight play

  11. Pass128,796 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    128,796 miles
    Test number
    518768923029
    • NoteAdvise hazard light switch faulty
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s front rack ends slight play
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes slight cracking
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s outer sills ctarting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s rear spring hangers starting to corrode

  12. Fail128,796 miles (+3,643)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,796 miles
    Test number
    176168023035
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise hazard light switch faulty
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s front rack ends slight play
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes slight cracking
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s outer sills ctarting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s rear spring hangers starting to corrode

  13. Pass125,153 miles (+1,340)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,153 miles
    Test number
    538886822002
    • NoteAdvise rear chassis starting to corrode in places
    • NoteAdvise wishbone bushes starting to deteriate.

  14. Pass123,813 miles (+4,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,813 miles
    Test number
    193262950287
    • NoteBoth sills rdsted

  15. Pass118,994 miles (+8,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    354490359220
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusting

  16. Pass110,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    443113158200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,259 miles (+14,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    264002458274
    • FailureRear Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

  18. Pass95,300 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    95,300 miles
    Test number
    453619847238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    621361256237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,980 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    303161556242
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about X768 EEV

Does X768 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X768 EEV is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X768 EEV?
The MOT on X768 EEV is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X768 EEV done?
X768 EEV was recorded at 164,109 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has X768 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 EEV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X768 EEV 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 X768 EEV find?
X768 EEV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre of cill, and 2 more.

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