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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

978 LPBMOT history

978 LPB is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 10 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 25,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
25,385 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
978 LPB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

978 LPB was last recorded at 25,385 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2012: 226 miles, lower than 97,226 miles on 24 May 2011.

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
21,698 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,385 miles
  • 2025 – 21,698 miles
  • 2024 – 20,096 miles
  • 2023 – 18,964 miles
  • 2022 – 17,975 miles
  • 2020 – 17,577 miles
  • 2019 – 16,531 miles
  • 2018 – 16,045 miles
  • 2017 – 15,404 miles
  • 2016 – 14,591 miles
  • 2015 – 11,107 miles
  • 2014 – 6,874 miles
  • 2013 – 2,570 miles
  • 2012 – 226 miles
  • 2011 – 97,226 miles
  • 2010 – 93,649 miles
  • 2009 – 89,304 miles
  • 2008 – 84,805 miles
  • 2007 – 79,119 miles
  • 2006 – 72,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,385 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,385 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    25,385 miles
    Test number
    686802305893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,698 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    21,698 miles
    Test number
    812126378651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,096 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    569879940272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,964 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    18,964 miles
    Test number
    400333725607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,975 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    708541781032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,577 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    17,577 miles
    Test number
    472382446451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,531 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,531 miles
    Test number
    122184404297
    • AdvisoryNo seats at time of test

  8. Pass16,045 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    564142837185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,404 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,404 miles
    Test number
    463590734227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,591 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,591 miles
    Test number
    128188818111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,107 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,107 miles
    Test number
    439839945110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,874 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    6,874 miles
    Test number
    138013254168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,570 miles (+2,344)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    2,570 miles
    Test number
    336279443197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface rust on under side and outer sills

  14. Pass226 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    226 miles
    Test number
    577809842121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSurface rust on offside rear chassis

  15. Fail226 miles (-97,000)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226 miles
    Test number
    589149542157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSurface rust on offside rear chassis

  16. Pass97,226 miles (+100)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,226 miles
    Test number
    527294141184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBodykit fitted unable to inspect sill panels.

  17. Fail97,126 miles (+3,477)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,126 miles
    Test number
    287393841128
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBodykit fitted unable to inspect sill panels.

  18. Pass93,649 miles (+4,345)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,649 miles
    Test number
    152956040107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rail
    • NotePlastic trims covering outer sills

  19. Pass89,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,304 miles
    Test number
    431022349105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,302 miles (+4,497)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    951182749167
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass84,805 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    394400478133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOffside rear chassis leg corroded
    • NotePlastic trim covering both outer sills

  22. Fail84,805 miles (+5,686)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    384330278141
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOffside rear chassis leg corroded
    • NotePlastic trim covering both outer sills

  23. Pass79,119 miles (+6,152)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    461031477171
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteLight corrosion offside rear chassis leg

  24. Pass72,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,967 miles
    Test number
    790132676126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 978 LPB

What vehicle is registration 978 LPB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 978 LPB on a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 10 Apr 1996. 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 978 LPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 978 LPB is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 978 LPB?
The MOT on 978 LPB is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 978 LPB done?
978 LPB was recorded at 25,385 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026.
Has 978 LPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 978 LPB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2012.
Has the mileage on 978 LPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 978 LPB find?
978 LPB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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