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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y229 CHPMOT history

Y229 CHP is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
162,531 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 CHP
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
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 CHP was last recorded at 162,531 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 3,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2014: 138,235 miles, lower than 156,053 miles on 11 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,077 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,454 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,531 miles
  • 2024 – 159,077 miles
  • 2021 – 156,884 miles
  • 2020 – 155,140 miles
  • 2019 – 152,461 miles
  • 2018 – 149,720 miles
  • 2017 – 147,078 miles
  • 2016 – 144,325 miles
  • 2015 – 141,662 miles
  • 2014 – 138,235 miles
  • 2013 – 156,053 miles
  • 2012 – 152,947 miles
  • 2011 – 149,820 miles
  • 2010 – 143,363 miles
  • 2009 – 137,081 miles
  • 2008 – 131,396 miles
  • 2007 – 118,969 miles
  • 2005 – 111,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,531 miles (+3,454)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,531 miles
    Test number
    402574755414
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near leaf spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,077 miles (+2,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,077 miles
    Test number
    506862615263
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides near bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass156,884 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,884 miles
    Test number
    276613039946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,140 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,140 miles
    Test number
    829137846688
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass152,461 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,461 miles
    Test number
    958097469180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shallow cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,720 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,720 miles
    Test number
    547377824045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,669 miles (+2,591)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,669 miles
    Test number
    738828232254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  8. Pass147,078 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,078 miles
    Test number
    132134787329
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  9. Pass144,325 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,325 miles
    Test number
    294925826425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,662 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,662 miles
    Test number
    497018095131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,235 miles (-17,818)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,235 miles
    Test number
    878683104238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,053 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    156,053 miles
    Test number
    317112993174
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass152,947 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    152,947 miles
    Test number
    229129392108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,820 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    149,820 miles
    Test number
    406563801269
    • NoteCondition of wishbone bushes
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle

  15. Fail149,820 miles (+6,457)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,820 miles
    Test number
    975043601298
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCondition of wishbone bushes
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle

  16. Pass143,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    143,363 miles
    Test number
    662498200258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,338 miles (+6,257)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,338 miles
    Test number
    611328300293
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass137,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    137,081 miles
    Test number
    242577799488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail137,081 miles (+5,685)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,081 miles
    Test number
    463607499141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass131,396 miles (+12,427)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    131,396 miles
    Test number
    573654418258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,969 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    118,969 miles
    Test number
    474221007218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    111,562 miles
    Test number
    704929625321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 CHP

Does Y229 CHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 CHP expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 CHP?
The MOT on Y229 CHP expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 CHP done?
Y229 CHP was recorded at 162,531 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has Y229 CHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 CHP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on Y229 CHP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y229 CHP find?
Y229 CHP passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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