Ford Escort
White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc
H509 LARMOT history
H509 LAR is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 Feb 1991. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 21,041 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H509 LAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 27 Feb 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H509 LAR was last recorded at 21,041 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jun 2013: 11,946 miles, lower than 99,709 miles on 22 May 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 20,955 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 86 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 21,041 miles
- 2025 – 20,955 miles
- 2024 – 17,767 miles
- 2022 – 17,610 miles
- 2019 – 17,586 miles
- 2018 – 17,536 miles
- 2017 – 17,422 miles
- 2016 – 17,303 miles
- 2015 – 16,318 miles
- 2014 – 13,870 miles
- 2013 – 11,949 miles
- 2012 – 99,709 miles
- 2011 – 95,216 miles
- 2010 – 94,477 miles
- 2009 – 93,397 miles
- 2008 – 90,279 miles
- 2007 – 86,556 miles
- 2006 – 83,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass21,041 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front brake pipes heavily greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass21,041 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 21,041 miles
- Test number
- 776270199668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,955 miles (+3,188)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 20,955 miles
- Test number
- 656266742956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,767 miles (+157)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 17,767 miles
- Test number
- 294230699097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 17,610 miles
- Test number
- 795228573206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,610 miles (+24)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,610 miles
- Test number
- 224629822083
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass17,586 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 17,586 miles
- Test number
- 171799671138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,536 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 17,536 miles
- Test number
- 420116958194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,422 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 17,422 miles
- Test number
- 960253685176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,303 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 17,303 miles
- Test number
- 776045192168
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipes heavily greased
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Fail17,303 miles (+985)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,303 miles
- Test number
- 200679686811
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipes heavily greased
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass16,318 miles (+4)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 16,318 miles
- Test number
- 239192015174
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail16,314 miles (+2,444)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,314 miles
- Test number
- 845310615146
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass13,870 miles (+1,921)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 13,870 miles
- Test number
- 287752114144
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass11,949 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 11,949 miles
- Test number
- 126274953148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteMovement in steering column
- NoteSlight corrosion on front coil springs
- NoteSlight noise from rear wheels when spun
Fail11,946 miles (-87,763)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,946 miles
- Test number
- 947194253154
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteMovement in steering column
- NoteSlight corrosion on front coil springs
- NoteSlight noise from rear wheels when spun
Pass99,709 miles (+21)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 99,709 miles
- Test number
- 268753642126
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteSlight corrosion on both front coil springs
Fail99,688 miles (+4,472)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,688 miles
- Test number
- 667312142101
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteSlight corrosion on both front coil springs
Pass95,216 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 95,216 miles
- Test number
- 379989921104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,477 miles (+1,080)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 94,477 miles
- Test number
- 684110140193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,397 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 93,397 miles
- Test number
- 473569459187
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass90,279 miles (+3,723)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 90,279 miles
- Test number
- 212021138097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,556 miles (+3,297)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 86,556 miles
- Test number
- 882274727045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,259 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 83,259 miles
- Test number
- 680424526001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteNail in tyre
Questions about H509 LAR
- Does H509 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H509 LAR is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H509 LAR?
- The MOT on H509 LAR is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H509 LAR done?
- H509 LAR was recorded at 21,041 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has H509 LAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H509 LAR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on H509 LAR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on H509 LAR find?
- H509 LAR passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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