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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,299 cc

L103 ERXMOT history

L103 ERX is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 18 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,371 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L103 ERX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L103 ERX was last recorded at 104,371 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,065 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
3,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,371 miles
  • 2024 – 104,065 miles
  • 2022 – 48,944 miles
  • 2021 – 48,847 miles
  • 2018 – 48,492 miles
  • 2017 – 47,879 miles
  • 2016 – 47,237 miles
  • 2015 – 46,659 miles
  • 2014 – 46,155 miles
  • 2013 – 45,506 miles
  • 2012 – 45,130 miles
  • 2011 – 44,857 miles
  • 2010 – 44,364 miles
  • 2009 – 43,660 miles
  • 2008 – 43,316 miles
  • 2007 – 43,013 miles
  • 2006 – 42,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,371 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWhole underbody wax oiled no signs of corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (all other areas heavily undersealed )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,371 miles (+306)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    146962179588
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underbody wax oiled no signs of corrosion

  2. Pass104,065 miles (+55,121)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    467953165529
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass48,944 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    851318972570
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welded repairs evident all appear strong underside fully blacked and wax oiled (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

  4. Fail48,932 miles (+85)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    514248819781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass48,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,847 miles
    Test number
    287590169115
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (all other areas heavily undersealed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily under sealed

  6. Fail48,847 miles (+13)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,847 miles
    Test number
    280772398929
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (all other areas heavily undersealed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail48,834 miles (+342)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,834 miles
    Test number
    889341070561
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/back of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass48,492 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    594716919663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,879 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    597552341083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,237 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    497528214190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,659 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    768787985146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,155 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    247640794447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,506 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    289237393176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,130 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,130 miles
    Test number
    275287682469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,857 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    327980611285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,364 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    482176310219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,660 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    544799419297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    814471528251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,316 miles (+303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    534539018264
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass43,013 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    823921627204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,701 miles
    Test number
    284621426247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L103 ERX

Does L103 ERX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L103 ERX expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L103 ERX?
The MOT on L103 ERX expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L103 ERX done?
L103 ERX was recorded at 104,371 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 3,241 miles a year.
Has L103 ERX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L103 ERX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L103 ERX 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 L103 ERX find?
L103 ERX passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; whole underbody wax oiled no signs of corrosion.

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