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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L104 NTWMOT history

L104 NTW is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 4 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,145 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L104 NTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L104 NTW was last recorded at 61,145 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2014: 16,738 miles, lower than 60,730 miles on 8 Apr 2014.

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
61,109 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,145 miles
  • 2025 – 61,109 miles
  • 2024 – 61,093 miles
  • 2023 – 61,050 miles
  • 2022 – 60,993 miles
  • 2019 – 60,980 miles
  • 2018 – 60,958 miles
  • 2014 – 16,738 miles
  • 2012 – 58,273 miles
  • 2011 – 54,934 miles
  • 2010 – 49,088 miles
  • 2009 – 44,065 miles
  • 2008 – 40,336 miles
  • 2007 – 38,242 miles
  • 2005 – 26,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,145 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,145 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    162772479700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    280188062218
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and under body surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail61,109 miles (+16)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    562600764620
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded and under body surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass61,093 miles (+43)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,093 miles
    Test number
    433798048914
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  5. Pass61,050 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,050 miles
    Test number
    195728081373
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corrosion and under body surface corrosion

  6. Pass60,993 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    178020491691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight corrosion around sill area

  7. Pass60,980 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    411757575134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion n/s/r sill/wheel arch area
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f top strut mount

  8. Pass60,958 miles (+44,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,958 miles
    Test number
    787463933105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s/r sill area

  9. Pass16,738 miles (-43,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    706664454190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail60,730 miles (+2,457)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    778168194038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass58,273 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    179238522315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,219 miles (+3,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    776680822310
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass54,934 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,934 miles
    Test number
    977579441308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,088 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    411687240360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,057 miles (+4,992)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,057 miles
    Test number
    803019420306
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer/inner sills are suspect,corroded inspection difficult due to skirts being fitted.

  16. Pass44,065 miles (+3,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    214092829328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass40,336 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    253303228350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,242 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,242 miles
    Test number
    514330837392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,217 miles (+11,871)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,217 miles
    Test number
    902530427356
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r floor pan corroded.

  20. Pass26,346 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,346 miles
    Test number
    734180785221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,339 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,339 miles
    Test number
    450677865235
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L104 NTW

Does L104 NTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L104 NTW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L104 NTW?
The MOT on L104 NTW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L104 NTW done?
L104 NTW was recorded at 61,145 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,673 miles a year.
Has L104 NTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L104 NTW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L104 NTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L104 NTW find?
L104 NTW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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