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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y238 WGFMOT history

Y238 WGF is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
80,722 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 WGF
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
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 WGF was last recorded at 80,722 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,697 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,722 miles
  • 2022 – 80,697 miles
  • 2020 – 80,123 miles
  • 2019 – 79,242 miles
  • 2017 – 79,182 miles
  • 2016 – 78,081 miles
  • 2015 – 77,647 miles
  • 2014 – 77,031 miles
  • 2012 – 76,037 miles
  • 2011 – 74,594 miles
  • 2010 – 72,388 miles
  • 2009 – 69,109 miles
  • 2008 – 65,496 miles
  • 2007 – 62,053 miles
  • 2006 – 55,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,722 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONES BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,722 miles
    Test number
    896809039530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,722 miles (+25)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,722 miles
    Test number
    170721673826
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass80,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,697 miles
    Test number
    762019219933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,697 miles (+574)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,697 miles
    Test number
    944480078017
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,123 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,123 miles
    Test number
    529946832895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,242 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    480346069837
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONES BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has slight bind when spun
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just passed service brake efficiency may require repair/adjustment to system

  7. Fail79,242 miles (+60)1 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    935730516469
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONES BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass79,182 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    638685155959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,081 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,081 miles
    Test number
    519212563792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,647 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    387946225121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,031 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    259316124131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,037 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    357547492224
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass74,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    159950701384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,594 miles (+2,206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    527000901358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass72,388 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    683946780278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,109 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,109 miles
    Test number
    650776789254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,496 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    233723498065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,053 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    821002997028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,835 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    101147076438
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass55,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    763067376029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 WGF

Does Y238 WGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 WGF expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 WGF?
The MOT on Y238 WGF expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 WGF done?
Y238 WGF was recorded at 80,722 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 1,360 miles a year.
Has Y238 WGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 WGF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y238 WGF 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 Y238 WGF find?
Y238 WGF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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