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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

K96 RLFMOT history

K96 RLF is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 18 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 18,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
18,484 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 RLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
18 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 RLF was last recorded at 18,484 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2011: 5,871 miles, lower than 98,786 miles on 26 Jan 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
16,188 miles · 31 May 2017
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 18,484 miles
  • 2017 – 16,188 miles
  • 2012 – 12,343 miles
  • 2011 – 5,890 miles
  • 2010 – 98,786 miles
  • 2009 – 91,653 miles
  • 2008 – 90,016 miles
  • 2007 – 83,325 miles
  • 2006 – 77,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    18,484 miles
    Test number
    664719253344
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail18,484 miles (+2,296)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,484 miles
    Test number
    707799715073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass16,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,188 miles
    Test number
    443455659603
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded

  4. Fail16,188 miles (+3,845)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,188 miles
    Test number
    791659984752
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear arches corroded

  5. Pass12,343 miles (+6,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,343 miles
    Test number
    218097132007
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass5,890 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    5,890 miles
    Test number
    845398731008
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Fail5,871 miles (-92,915)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,871 miles
    Test number
    599486021077
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass98,786 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    190446220479
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail98,777 miles (+7,124)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,777 miles
    Test number
    273415920058
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass91,653 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,653 miles
    Test number
    123019029443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,016 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    161947708018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass90,016 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    990947808064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,325 miles (+5,898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    882121617066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,427 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    433054416051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,424 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    710853816014
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K96 RLF

Does K96 RLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K96 RLF expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K96 RLF?
The MOT on K96 RLF expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K96 RLF done?
K96 RLF was recorded at 18,484 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022.
Has K96 RLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 RLF has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on K96 RLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K96 RLF find?
K96 RLF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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