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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 1,172 cc

YFJ 306MOT history

YFJ 306 is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Jul 1959. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 7,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
7,036 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
YFJ 306
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
28 Jul 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

YFJ 306 was last recorded at 7,036 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2011: 3,637 miles, lower than 63,367 miles on 25 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,599 miles · 25 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 7,036 miles
  • 2020 – 6,599 miles
  • 2019 – 6,438 miles
  • 2012 – 4,333 miles
  • 2011 – 3,637 miles
  • 2010 – 63,367 miles
  • 2009 – 63,000 miles
  • 2007 – 62,669 miles
  • 2005 – 60,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    7,036 miles
    Test number
    985485290978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail7,036 miles (+437)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,036 miles
    Test number
    939585335622
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached shock absorber arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass6,599 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    6,599 miles
    Test number
    734934903639
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Damper link bottom nut loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass6,438 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    6,438 miles
    Test number
    156871777586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail4,333 miles (+696)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,333 miles
    Test number
    506224442104
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass3,637 miles (-59,730)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    3,637 miles
    Test number
    768339781053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,367 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    164274180025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,000 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,000 miles
    Test number
    101481299441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,669 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    531527747001
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes(road tested)

  10. Fail62,669 miles (+2,065)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    430887547066
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteSlight twisting on offside front brake hoses
    • NoteSurface corrosion underside

  11. Pass60,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    741102255225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YFJ 306

What vehicle is registration YFJ 306 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YFJ 306 on a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Jul 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YFJ 306 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YFJ 306 expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YFJ 306?
The MOT on YFJ 306 expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YFJ 306 done?
YFJ 306 was recorded at 7,036 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022.
Has YFJ 306 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YFJ 306 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on YFJ 306 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YFJ 306 find?
YFJ 306 passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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