Ford Escort
White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc
Y879 YKJMOT history
Y879 YKJ is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 98,550 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,412 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 YKJ
- 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
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y879 YKJ was last recorded at 98,550 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,504 miles · 16 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 3,412 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,550 miles
- 2025 – 95,103 miles
- 2024 – 93,512 miles
- 2023 – 89,123 miles
- 2022 – 85,332 miles
- 2021 – 82,069 miles
- 2020 – 79,152 miles
- 2019 – 75,076 miles
- 2018 – 71,600 miles
- 2017 – 68,960 miles
- 2016 – 65,152 miles
- 2015 – 59,989 miles
- 2014 – 57,497 miles
- 2013 – 53,575 miles
- 2012 – 49,886 miles
- 2011 – 45,353 miles
- 2010 – 39,955 miles
- 2009 – 36,210 miles
- 2008 – 33,278 miles
- 2007 – 31,887 miles
- 2006 – 30,048 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,550 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,550 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 98,550 miles
- Test number
- 514662214135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,504 miles (+3,401)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,504 miles
- Test number
- 127982301351
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass95,103 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 95,103 miles
- Test number
- 501588714540
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,100 miles (+1,588)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,100 miles
- Test number
- 134849930207
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,512 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 93,512 miles
- Test number
- 263716691939
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
Fail93,498 miles (+4,375)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,498 miles
- Test number
- 675993087080
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
Pass89,123 miles (+3,791)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 89,123 miles
- Test number
- 534486540094
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,332 miles (+3,263)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,332 miles
- Test number
- 875172951092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 82,069 miles
- Test number
- 584676058928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,069 miles (+2,917)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,069 miles
- Test number
- 204174341516
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,152 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 79,152 miles
- Test number
- 334552118558
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail79,152 miles (+4,076)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,152 miles
- Test number
- 557962571506
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking diesel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Damp with water moister (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,076 miles (+3,476)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 75,076 miles
- Test number
- 414512446746
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,600 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 71,600 miles
- Test number
- 628634864760
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail71,600 miles (+2,640)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,600 miles
- Test number
- 885542105547
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,960 miles (+3,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 68,960 miles
- Test number
- 820718734943
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,152 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 65,152 miles
- Test number
- 558041306594
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Fail65,152 miles (+5,163)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,152 miles
- Test number
- 406563958110
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Pass59,989 miles (+2,492)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 59,989 miles
- Test number
- 295735485093
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s gearbox mount 2 bolts missing
Fail57,497 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,497 miles
- Test number
- 118192634119
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass57,497 miles (+3,922)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 57,497 miles
- Test number
- 326952134100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,575 miles (+3,689)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 53,575 miles
- Test number
- 235613593030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,886 miles (+4,533)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 49,886 miles
- Test number
- 629441212133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,353 miles (+5,398)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,353 miles
- Test number
- 875250681024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,955 miles (+3,745)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,955 miles
- Test number
- 581485580035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,210 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,210 miles
- Test number
- 143208579083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,278 miles (+1,391)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 33,278 miles
- Test number
- 734476788079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,887 miles (+1,839)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,887 miles
- Test number
- 610161187067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,048 miles
- Test number
- 993850786061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 YKJ
- Does Y879 YKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 YKJ is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 YKJ?
- The MOT on Y879 YKJ is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y879 YKJ done?
- Y879 YKJ was recorded at 98,550 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,412 miles a year.
- Has Y879 YKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 YKJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y879 YKJ 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 YKJ find?
- Y879 YKJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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