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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y228 NPUMOT history

Y228 NPU is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,850 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 NPU
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
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 NPU was last recorded at 82,850 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,926 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,924 miles
Average per year
3,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,850 miles
  • 2025 – 80,926 miles
  • 2024 – 77,217 miles
  • 2023 – 67,940 miles
  • 2022 – 56,299 miles
  • 2021 – 54,179 miles
  • 2020 – 51,576 miles
  • 2019 – 49,136 miles
  • 2018 – 45,998 miles
  • 2017 – 41,945 miles
  • 2016 – 38,430 miles
  • 2015 – 32,202 miles
  • 2014 – 29,910 miles
  • 2013 – 27,975 miles
  • 2012 – 25,999 miles
  • 2011 – 24,360 miles
  • 2010 – 22,605 miles
  • 2009 – 21,157 miles
  • 2007 – 19,974 miles
  • 2006 – 18,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,850 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,850 miles (+1,924)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    523554767860
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass80,926 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,926 miles
    Test number
    201750309605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Fail80,924 miles (+3,707)2 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    717381616673
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to load sensing valvex2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass77,217 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    901937549650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    673809086160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,940 miles (+11,641)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    375070889357
    • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    881761989850
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  8. Fail56,299 miles (+2,120)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    373963605136
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  9. Pass54,179 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    145247860911
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  10. Fail54,147 miles (+2,571)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    864801457038
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor at chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  11. Pass51,576 miles (+2,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    894456906164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass49,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,136 miles
    Test number
    182915643775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail49,136 miles (+3,138)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,136 miles
    Test number
    322635495106
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass45,998 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    859280546225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres of a different size to front-165-13 front 175-13 rear

  15. Fail45,998 miles (+4,053)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    257409723018
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres of a different size to front-165-13 front 175-13 rear

  16. Pass41,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    213245332926
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are different size CAR TYRES

  17. Fail41,945 miles (+3,515)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    805174514643
    • FailureCentral Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are different size CAR TYRES

  18. Pass38,430 miles (+6,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    719024092868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail32,202 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    335564115049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass32,202 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    857304415096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    329103014045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,910 miles (+1,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    615903914019
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass27,975 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    889712213029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,999 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,999 miles
    Test number
    145962812008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,360 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,360 miles
    Test number
    536793011087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,605 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    890319300078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,157 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,157 miles
    Test number
    103285109410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,974 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,974 miles
    Test number
    954786897218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,852 miles
    Test number
    921286786252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail18,852 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,852 miles
    Test number
    762745886205
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y228 NPU

Does Y228 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 NPU is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 NPU?
The MOT on Y228 NPU is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 NPU done?
Y228 NPU was recorded at 82,850 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,199 miles a year.
Has Y228 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 NPU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y228 NPU 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 Y228 NPU find?
Y228 NPU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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