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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y885 OJAMOT history

Y885 OJA is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
87,889 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 OJA
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
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 OJA was last recorded at 87,889 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,638 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
3,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,889 miles
  • 2023 – 87,638 miles
  • 2022 – 86,012 miles
  • 2021 – 80,177 miles
  • 2019 – 70,253 miles
  • 2018 – 63,956 miles
  • 2017 – 58,154 miles
  • 2016 – 46,809 miles
  • 2015 – 44,742 miles
  • 2014 – 42,405 miles
  • 2013 – 39,743 miles
  • 2012 – 37,272 miles
  • 2011 – 33,979 miles
  • 2010 – 30,895 miles
  • 2009 – 27,815 miles
  • 2008 – 24,872 miles
  • 2007 – 21,406 miles
  • 2006 – 18,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Surface corrosion on o/s rear spring mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,889 miles (+251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    471993498631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    865747282218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,638 miles (+1,626)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    634371576554
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass86,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    256018539760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,012 miles (+5,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    238998052301
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    910596160281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,177 miles (+9,924)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    517683141011
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,253 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,253 miles
    Test number
    535532414787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,956 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,956 miles
    Test number
    759299943209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,935 miles (+5,781)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    309206876829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

  11. Pass58,154 miles (+11,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    553015664575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    119611460050
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on o/s rear spring mount

  13. Fail46,809 miles (+2,067)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    798296541391
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on o/s rear spring mount

  14. Pass44,742 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    436230265100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,405 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    268543454492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,743 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    656611353147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,272 miles (+3,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,272 miles
    Test number
    776140252174
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass33,979 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    349455851183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,895 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    414465030199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,815 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    812382929187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,872 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    993590758120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,406 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,406 miles
    Test number
    680530957157
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  23. Pass18,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,459 miles
    Test number
    644607806274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 OJA

Does Y885 OJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 OJA expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 OJA?
The MOT on Y885 OJA expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 OJA done?
Y885 OJA was recorded at 87,889 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
Has Y885 OJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 OJA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y885 OJA 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 Y885 OJA find?
Y885 OJA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner and outer sills.

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