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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y308 OFCMOT history

Y308 OFC is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,819 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 OFC
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
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 OFC was last recorded at 130,819 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,964 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
2,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,819 miles
  • 2023 – 129,964 miles
  • 2018 – 128,650 miles
  • 2017 – 128,633 miles
  • 2016 – 125,897 miles
  • 2015 – 123,277 miles
  • 2014 – 120,778 miles
  • 2013 – 117,798 miles
  • 2012 – 115,207 miles
  • 2011 – 111,346 miles
  • 2010 – 106,959 miles
  • 2009 – 102,374 miles
  • 2008 – 96,859 miles
  • 2007 – 91,570 miles
  • 2006 – 77,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,819 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Minor marks in screen!

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Body has slight corrosion various underbody (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,819 miles (+855)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,819 miles
    Test number
    400282966494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass129,964 miles (+1,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,964 miles
    Test number
    618235451096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass128,650 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,650 miles
    Test number
    755089273143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps different colours side to side but acceptable!
    • AdvisoryMinor marks in screen!

  4. Fail128,633 miles (+2,736)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,633 miles
    Test number
    817405776889
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureRear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassis to shock absorber fixing plates (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorber mounting plates crusty/flakey(maybee corroded away when disturbed)! (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps different colours side to side but both acceptable!
    • AdvisoryMinor marks in screen!

  5. Pass125,897 miles (+2,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,897 miles
    Test number
    565115301368
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion various underbody (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps different colours side to side - both acceptable!
    • AdvisoryMinor marks in screen!

  6. Pass123,277 miles (+2,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,277 miles
    Test number
    291391252611
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion various underbody (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMinor marks in screen!

  7. Pass120,778 miles (+2,980)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    636929034338
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMinor marks in screen!
    • NoteWiper blade splitting!

  8. Pass117,798 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,798 miles
    Test number
    789880143305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail117,791 miles (+2,584)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    695208333300
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass115,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    115,207 miles
    Test number
    137034552286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,191 miles (+3,845)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    365354952431
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass111,346 miles (+4,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    385418411438
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass106,959 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    373119380122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,374 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    934549939100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,859 miles (+5,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    652348438021
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass91,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    884449227097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,570 miles (+13,588)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    622939127043
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteSome freeplay in offside rack end

  18. Pass77,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    534924836060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 OFC

Does Y308 OFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 OFC expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 OFC?
The MOT on Y308 OFC expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 OFC done?
Y308 OFC was recorded at 130,819 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
Has Y308 OFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 OFC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on Y308 OFC 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 Y308 OFC find?
Y308 OFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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