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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L114 RHLMOT history

L114 RHL is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,875 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L114 RHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L114 RHL was last recorded at 68,875 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,601 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
1,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,875 miles
  • 2024 – 68,601 miles
  • 2023 – 68,550 miles
  • 2022 – 68,493 miles
  • 2021 – 68,435 miles
  • 2020 – 68,364 miles
  • 2019 – 66,936 miles
  • 2018 – 66,317 miles
  • 2017 – 66,231 miles
  • 2016 – 66,065 miles
  • 2014 – 65,384 miles
  • 2012 – 61,901 miles
  • 2011 – 59,833 miles
  • 2010 – 57,527 miles
  • 2009 – 54,491 miles
  • 2008 – 52,300 miles
  • 2007 – 50,116 miles
  • 2006 – 46,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,875 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,875 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    804368093548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    702537154756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,601 miles (+51)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    618537063591
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Bush Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    893192491031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,550 miles (+57)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    407002809925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass68,493 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    417499475330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    425531145604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,435 miles (+71)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    920708837659
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass68,364 miles (+1,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    601049579090
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCondition of outer sills

  10. Pass66,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    433298252282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,936 miles (+619)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    168055305317
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also wrong rotation (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also wrong rotation (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,317 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    416841756220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,231 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    986671431203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    992626620309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,065 miles (+681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,065 miles
    Test number
    319972839557
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass65,384 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,384 miles
    Test number
    195745554407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,901 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    118351242249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  18. Pass61,901 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    207131342265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,833 miles (+2,306)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    726771711209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteO\s\r inner brake disc pitted

  20. Pass57,527 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    733661510262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail57,509 miles (+3,018)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    284705800293
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass54,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    874151189114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail54,491 miles (+2,191)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,491 miles
    Test number
    890318579152
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass52,300 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    660325488138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,294 miles (+2,178)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,294 miles
    Test number
    331284488171
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass50,116 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    792017977135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    411005166176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,851 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    794215966164
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L114 RHL

Does L114 RHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L114 RHL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L114 RHL?
The MOT on L114 RHL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L114 RHL done?
L114 RHL was recorded at 68,875 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,137 miles a year.
Has L114 RHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L114 RHL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L114 RHL 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 L114 RHL find?
L114 RHL passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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