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Ford Escort

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y231 CDAMOT history

Y231 CDA is a blue diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
145,812 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 CDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 CDA was last recorded at 145,812 miles on 9 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2023: 145,812 miles, lower than 145,860 miles on 8 Feb 2022.

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
145,860 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Average per year
2,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,812 miles
  • 2022 – 145,860 miles
  • 2020 – 145,719 miles
  • 2019 – 141,197 miles
  • 2018 – 133,690 miles
  • 2017 – 125,147 miles
  • 2016 – 117,776 miles
  • 2015 – 112,441 miles
  • 2014 – 110,043 miles
  • 2013 – 109,555 miles
  • 2012 – 107,678 miles
  • 2011 – 107,386 miles
  • 2009 – 107,024 miles
  • 2008 – 106,319 miles
  • 2007 – 104,604 miles
  • 2006 – 102,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,812 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (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.

  • Offside Front slight brake bind

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake pipes corroding in places

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Outer cv gaitors perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Fuel pipes corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,812 miles (-48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,812 miles
    Test number
    407096718811
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass145,860 miles (+62)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,860 miles
    Test number
    490654107693
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail145,798 miles (+79)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,798 miles
    Test number
    200812997323
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass145,719 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,719 miles
    Test number
    688599997815
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding and inner
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroding
    • AdvisoryInter to rear exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOil filter oily

  5. Fail145,716 miles (+4,519)6 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,716 miles
    Test number
    208741113315
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding and inner
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroding
    • AdvisoryInter to rear exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOil filter oily

  6. Pass141,197 miles (+3)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,197 miles
    Test number
    911949036916
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on LEGAL LIMIT advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding (both)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to corrode in places
    • AdvisoryRear suspension mounting points corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv gaiters perishing
    • AdvisoryBulk head starting to corrode

  7. Fail141,194 miles (+7,504)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,194 miles
    Test number
    254090381000
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on LEGAL LIMIT advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding (both)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to corrode in places
    • AdvisoryRear suspension mounting points corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv gaiters perishing
    • AdvisoryBulk head starting to corrode

  8. Pass133,690 miles (+95)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,690 miles
    Test number
    354482051004
    • AdvisoryFront Outer cv gaitors perishing
    • AdvisoryFront blades starting to split on ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroding around suspenesion area
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding

  9. Fail133,595 miles (+8,448)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    636861433417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer cv gaitors perishing
    • AdvisoryFront blades starting to split on ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroding around suspenesion area
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective nearside rear advise replacement

  10. Pass125,147 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    834679483453
    • AdvisoryFront Outer cv gaitors perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective play to engine/gearbox
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on LEGAL LIMIT and has flat spot
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroding

  11. Fail125,147 miles (+7,371)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    540283757184
    • DangerousCentral Braking system leaking to rear brake pipes (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer cv gaitors perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective play to engine/gearbox
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on LEGAL LIMIT and has flat spot
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding in places
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroding

  12. Pass117,776 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    475151813867
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail117,641 miles (+5,200)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,641 miles
    Test number
    167789463104
    • FailureRear brake application uneven 40% (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass112,441 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    324339259248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,818 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,818 miles
    Test number
    436953525055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    625763124026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,043 miles (+488)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    657063024063
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass109,555 miles (+1,877)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,555 miles
    Test number
    529060233020
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

  19. Pass107,678 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    457603702077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,386 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    375762331007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass107,024 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,024 miles
    Test number
    372991949397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,319 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    654643678229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,604 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    333889787468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,931 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    224510316361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass102,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    470560116480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 CDA

Does Y231 CDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 CDA expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 CDA?
The MOT on Y231 CDA expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 CDA done?
Y231 CDA was recorded at 145,812 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 2,625 miles a year.
Has Y231 CDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 CDA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 CDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 CDA find?
Y231 CDA passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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