
Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc
Y879 WGOMOT history
Y879 WGO is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,463 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 107,463 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 WGO
- 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
- 1 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y879 WGO was last recorded at 107,463 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 3,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,214 miles · 20 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,249 miles
- Average per year
- 3,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,463 miles
- 2024 – 104,214 miles
- 2023 – 100,673 miles
- 2022 – 95,777 miles
- 2021 – 92,190 miles
- 2020 – 91,381 miles
- 2019 – 91,214 miles
- 2018 – 83,350 miles
- 2016 – 81,506 miles
- 2015 – 77,879 miles
- 2014 – 74,452 miles
- 2013 – 71,038 miles
- 2012 – 68,448 miles
- 2011 – 65,697 miles
- 2010 – 64,563 miles
- 2009 – 62,184 miles
- 2008 – 58,958 miles
- 2007 – 53,106 miles
- 2006 – 44,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Forward (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to undersideRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail107,463 miles (+3,249)12 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,463 miles
- Test number
- 501656409068
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Forward (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to underside
Pass104,214 miles (+41)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 104,214 miles
- Test number
- 724558833287
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to underside
Fail104,173 miles (+3,500)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,173 miles
- Test number
- 856646956461
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion to underside
Pass100,673 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 100,673 miles
- Test number
- 708731287665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,669 miles (+4,892)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,669 miles
- Test number
- 144654246000
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass95,777 miles (+3,587)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 95,777 miles
- Test number
- 891755597734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,190 miles (+809)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 92,190 miles
- Test number
- 693090366273
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass91,381 miles (+167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 91,381 miles
- Test number
- 587268523062
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
Fail91,214 miles (+7,864)15 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,214 miles
- Test number
- 947895057200
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member near to spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot perished
- AdvisoryOffside rear chassis corroded
Pass83,350 miles (+1,844)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 83,350 miles
- Test number
- 346034862358
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
Pass81,506 miles (+3,627)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 81,506 miles
- Test number
- 361863278169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,879 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,879 miles
- Test number
- 627478318943
- AdvisoryGearbox rear mounting defective
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arm inner joints
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail77,879 miles (+3,427)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,879 miles
- Test number
- 723052188244
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryGearbox rear mounting defective
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arm inner joints
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass74,452 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 74,452 miles
- Test number
- 318519934458
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail74,452 miles (+3,414)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,452 miles
- Test number
- 449999234212
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass71,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 71,038 miles
- Test number
- 258523963487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,038 miles (+2,590)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,038 miles
- Test number
- 595412463177
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteFront bushes starting to debond
- NoteN/s/f sill holed
- NoteOil leaks
Pass68,448 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,448 miles
- Test number
- 515756742145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail68,448 miles (+2,751)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,448 miles
- Test number
- 386055542107
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,697 miles (+14)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 65,697 miles
- Test number
- 475835441115
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail65,683 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,683 miles
- Test number
- 258958131479
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlow puncture in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall (not repairable)
- NoteSpare tyre badly perished
- NoteWipers smearing slightly
Pass64,563 miles (+2,379)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 64,563 miles
- Test number
- 900088930191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,184 miles (+3,226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,184 miles
- Test number
- 703111649116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,958 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 58,958 miles
- Test number
- 402263448168
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Fail58,958 miles (+5,852)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,958 miles
- Test number
- 603393548140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass53,106 miles (+8,168)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2008
- Odometer
- 53,106 miles
- Test number
- 952369737142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,938 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2007
- Odometer
- 44,938 miles
- Test number
- 754169636151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 WGO
- Does Y879 WGO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 WGO expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 WGO?
- The MOT on Y879 WGO expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 WGO done?
- Y879 WGO was recorded at 107,463 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 3,319 miles a year.
- Has Y879 WGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 WGO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y879 WGO 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 Y879 WGO find?
- Y879 WGO failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 12 major defects, 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: horn not working; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush, and 17 more.
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