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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y896 XGJMOT history

Y896 XGJ is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,898 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 XGJ
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
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 XGJ was last recorded at 107,898 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,889 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,898 miles
  • 2024 – 107,237 miles
  • 2023 – 106,430 miles
  • 2022 – 105,480 miles
  • 2021 – 105,239 miles
  • 2020 – 104,929 miles
  • 2019 – 102,921 miles
  • 2018 – 100,948 miles
  • 2017 – 98,414 miles
  • 2016 – 98,136 miles
  • 2015 – 97,610 miles
  • 2014 – 97,161 miles
  • 2013 – 96,400 miles
  • 2012 – 95,737 miles
  • 2011 – 95,161 miles
  • 2010 – 92,710 miles
  • 2009 – 90,159 miles
  • 2008 – 87,494 miles
  • 2007 – 81,085 miles
  • 2006 – 73,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,898 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.

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,898 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    140510211850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,889 miles (+652)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    543654556140
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass107,237 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,237 miles
    Test number
    862690879649
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  4. Fail107,221 miles (+791)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,221 miles
    Test number
    164519171054
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass106,430 miles (+950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    333172079683
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,480 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,480 miles
    Test number
    392533541944
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  7. Fail105,447 miles (+208)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    985564403473
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass105,239 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    797490029285
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass104,929 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    300792333323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,888 miles (+1,967)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,888 miles
    Test number
    243132936685
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass102,921 miles (+1,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,921 miles
    Test number
    364621171089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass100,948 miles (+2,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,948 miles
    Test number
    289202647118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass98,414 miles (+278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,414 miles
    Test number
    154345012919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished/cracked on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,136 miles (+526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    927138186124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner rack joint has slight play

  15. Pass97,610 miles (+449)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,610 miles
    Test number
    619863235106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in o/s inner rack end

  16. Fail97,161 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    195394434138
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall and worn on inner sidewall from previously rubbing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • NotePlay in o/s rack end

  17. Pass97,161 miles (+761)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    259144334432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall and worn on inner sidewall from previously rubbing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • NotePlay in o/s rack end

  18. Pass96,400 miles (+663)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    516385233107
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail95,737 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    255856732470
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass95,737 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    795106832124
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass95,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    856907641196
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail95,161 miles (+2,451)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    279597541179
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass92,710 miles (+2,551)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    411538010120
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split on ends clearing screen OK

  24. Pass90,159 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    633109529165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,494 miles (+6,409)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    780600838118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/S/Front Coil Spring Twisted In Location Off Stop

  26. Pass81,085 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    654966327057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    950234436053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 XGJ

Does Y896 XGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 XGJ is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y896 XGJ?
The MOT on Y896 XGJ is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 XGJ done?
Y896 XGJ was recorded at 107,898 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has Y896 XGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 XGJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y896 XGJ 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 Y896 XGJ find?
Y896 XGJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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