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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y905 VGCMOT history

Y905 VGC is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
89,068 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 VGC
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
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 VGC was last recorded at 89,068 miles on 14 May 2024, 3,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,489 miles · 9 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
3,579 miles
Average per year
3,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,068 miles
  • 2019 – 85,489 miles
  • 2018 – 83,446 miles
  • 2017 – 76,427 miles
  • 2014 – 73,189 miles
  • 2013 – 67,743 miles
  • 2012 – 61,238 miles
  • 2011 – 55,898 miles
  • 2010 – 51,007 miles
  • 2009 – 45,245 miles
  • 2008 – 38,052 miles
  • 2007 – 32,047 miles
  • 2006 – 26,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,068 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,068 miles (+3,579)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,068 miles
    Test number
    814613622490
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,489 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    741933309483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  3. Pass83,446 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,446 miles
    Test number
    668793096664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,285 miles (+6,858)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,285 miles
    Test number
    393872229139
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    720525954230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,427 miles (+3,238)2 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    541044165435
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to back to valve. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass73,189 miles12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    537249484109
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. FailMileage not read5 failures12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765435884176
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass67,743 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    189364523298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail67,740 miles (+6,502)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    888571123218
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass61,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    257895312246
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail61,238 miles (+5,340)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    639515712214
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass55,898 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    618824521218
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. FailMileage not read4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    396993121289
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass51,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    230975620259
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail51,007 miles (+5,762)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    653715120220
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass45,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,245 miles
    Test number
    454943129256
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail45,245 miles (+7,193)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,245 miles
    Test number
    920223529248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail38,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,052 miles
    Test number
    370617258195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,052 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,052 miles
    Test number
    741497658177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,047 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,047 miles
    Test number
    364629257116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    903506266186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y905 VGC

Does Y905 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y905 VGC expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y905 VGC?
The MOT on Y905 VGC expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y905 VGC done?
Y905 VGC was recorded at 89,068 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 3,471 miles a year.
Has Y905 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 VGC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on Y905 VGC 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 Y905 VGC find?
Y905 VGC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 5 more.

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