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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y299 MHKMOT history

Y299 MHK is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,145 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 MHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 MHK was last recorded at 154,145 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2019: 144,279 miles, lower than 148,428 miles on 29 Sept 2018.

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
151,539 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,606 miles
Average per year
4,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,145 miles
  • 2024 – 151,539 miles
  • 2023 – 149,070 miles
  • 2022 – 148,899 miles
  • 2020 – 148,022 miles
  • 2019 – 144,279 miles
  • 2018 – 148,428 miles
  • 2017 – 145,758 miles
  • 2016 – 142,946 miles
  • 2015 – 136,949 miles
  • 2014 – 114,672 miles
  • 2013 – 110,648 miles
  • 2012 – 105,948 miles
  • 2011 – 100,673 miles
  • 2009 – 95,015 miles
  • 2008 – 83,857 miles
  • 2007 – 75,347 miles
  • 2006 – 61,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,145 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,145 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    827711539054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,539 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,539 miles
    Test number
    539834474821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,070 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,070 miles
    Test number
    166599178811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,899 miles (+877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,899 miles
    Test number
    720653993390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass148,022 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,022 miles
    Test number
    406116548999
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail148,022 miles (+3,743)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,022 miles
    Test number
    232383296185
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass144,279 miles (-4,149)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,279 miles
    Test number
    882768558452
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive osr front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,428 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    856941618107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,758 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    296727882160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,946 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,946 miles
    Test number
    606583071938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,949 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,949 miles
    Test number
    853460094063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,901 miles (+8,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    693458022953
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass128,681 miles (+14,009)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,681 miles
    Test number
    569586925072
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

  14. Pass114,672 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,672 miles
    Test number
    507170214056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,664 miles (+4,016)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,664 miles
    Test number
    687869704009
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass110,648 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    886534403076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,948 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    239010012071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,673 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    296845701000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,015 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    423985069417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,000 miles (+5,815)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    233794369321
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass89,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    463392519006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail89,185 miles (+5,328)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    710839809014
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass83,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    903990538082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,857 miles (+8,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    464570638063
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  25. Pass75,347 miles (+13,889)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,347 miles
    Test number
    611935487044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    894896586014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y299 MHK

Does Y299 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 MHK is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y299 MHK?
The MOT on Y299 MHK is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y299 MHK done?
Y299 MHK was recorded at 154,145 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
Has Y299 MHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 MHK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y299 MHK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y299 MHK find?
Y299 MHK passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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