FORD ESCORT C17SMJ has 17 MOTs

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This 1987 FORD ESCORT has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 68,524 miles 1 year ago on Friday 13th June 2025 at 11:13.

The last MOT expired 5 days ago on Friday 12th June 2026. Book a new MOT?

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

C17SMJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH JUNE 202668,524 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering Rack Has Play In
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Could Do With Some Adjustment
FAILED13TH JUNE 202568,524 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering Rack Has Play In
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Could Do With Some Adjustment
PASSED24TH MAY 202423RD MAY 202567,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
PASSED6TH MAY 20238TH MAY 202467,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 20228TH MAY 202366,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Underbody Corrosion
PASSED14TH APRIL 202113TH APRIL 202265,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202012TH APRIL 202164,779 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201912TH APRIL 202063,234 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201816TH JANUARY 201963,413 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201713TH JANUARY 201862,656 MI
FAILED14TH JANUARY 201762,656 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.4.a.2h)
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 201530TH DECEMBER 201661,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Seats Not Fitted
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 200916TH OCTOBER 201063,216 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Hydraulic Pipes Running Very Close To Exhaust.
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Travel.
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 200963,216 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported (3.6.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Suspension Has A Suspension Lower Ball Joint Securing Nut Loose (2.5.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (4.1.d.2)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  6. USER ENTERED - Hydraulic Pipes Running Very Close To Exhaust.
  7. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Travel.
PASSED29TH APRIL 20083RD MAY 200961,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Corrosion To Both Front Floor Pans
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Filter Leaking
PASSED4TH MAY 20073RD MAY 200856,388 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 200617TH APRIL 200750,303 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C17SMJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

C17SMJ MOT Comments

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C17SMJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 68,524 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,803 miles

C17SMJ FAQs

This Ford Escort with registration C17SMJ was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 68,524 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 1,803 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Ford Escort beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C17SMJ has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Escort has had 23 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Escort is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does C17SMJ have an active MOT?

No, as of Wednesday 17th June 2026 C17SMJ does not have an active MOT. The last MOT expired 5 days ago on Friday 12th June 2026. Read more

Is C17SMJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 17th June 2026 C17SMJ does have Tax. Read more

When does C17SMJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for C17SMJ will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When did C17SMJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C17SMJ was on Friday 13th June 2025 at 11:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C17SMJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for C17SMJ we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C17SMJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for C17SMJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C17SMJ?

C17SMJ is registered as a 1987 Ford Escort. Read more

How many miles has C17SMJ done?

The odometer reading for C17SMJ at the last MOT in June 2025 was 68,524 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,803 miles per year. Read more

How old is C17SMJ?

The vehicle C17SMJ was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 29th September 1987. Read more

What colour is C17SMJ?

The official colour of C17SMJ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does C17SMJ have?

C17SMJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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