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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,998 cc

K83 LTRMOT history

K83 LTR is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
71,833 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K83 LTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K83 LTR was last recorded at 71,833 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,811 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,833 miles
  • 2023 – 71,811 miles
  • 2022 – 71,774 miles
  • 2021 – 71,706 miles
  • 2020 – 71,698 miles
  • 2019 – 71,671 miles
  • 2018 – 71,595 miles
  • 2017 – 71,593 miles
  • 2016 – 71,286 miles
  • 2015 – 71,209 miles
  • 2012 – 71,185 miles
  • 2008 – 63,712 miles
  • 2007 – 49,661 miles
  • 2006 – 44,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,833 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.

  • Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,833 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    251619775485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,811 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    826803532463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,774 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    342814205739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,706 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    396966883435
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub frame mounting area , poor welding repair but not likely to fail
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,698 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    354016057005
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,671 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,671 miles
    Test number
    144759520221
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail71,670 miles (+75)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    281539231301
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,595 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    923136050948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,593 miles (+307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    502988063272
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass71,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,286 miles
    Test number
    761645008025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,286 miles (+17)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,286 miles
    Test number
    880704812448
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Fail71,269 miles (+60)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    798036264708
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion bulk head by battery mount (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in boot above chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by arm mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryImissions failed no cat fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder side painted in thick underseal

  13. Pass71,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    276665095150
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail71,209 miles (+24)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    749695895154
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail71,185 miles (+7,473)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,185 miles
    Test number
    798861122363
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass63,712 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    912378728289
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePower steering fluid leak

  17. Fail63,712 miles (+104)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    230338628256
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NotePower steering fluid leak

  18. Fail63,608 miles (+13,947)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    633894308204
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  19. Pass49,661 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,661 miles
    Test number
    582266267189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    614356266106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K83 LTR

Does K83 LTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K83 LTR expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K83 LTR?
The MOT on K83 LTR expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K83 LTR done?
K83 LTR was recorded at 71,833 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 1,495 miles a year.
Has K83 LTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K83 LTR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on K83 LTR 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 K83 LTR find?
K83 LTR passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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