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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L13 ESOMOT history

L13 ESO is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,654 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 ESO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 ESO was last recorded at 43,654 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2009: 3,350 miles, lower than 94,169 miles on 21 Mar 2008.
  • 12 Apr 2013: 31,604 miles, lower than 123,938 miles on 27 Apr 2012.

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
42,660 miles · 22 May 2019
Between the last two tests
994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,654 miles
  • 2019 – 42,660 miles
  • 2018 – 41,697 miles
  • 2017 – 40,958 miles
  • 2016 – 39,408 miles
  • 2015 – 37,765 miles
  • 2014 – 34,065 miles
  • 2013 – 31,604 miles
  • 2012 – 123,938 miles
  • 2011 – 18,844 miles
  • 2010 – 11,149 miles
  • 2009 – 3,350 miles
  • 2008 – 94,169 miles
  • 2007 – 86,191 miles
  • 2006 – 75,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,654 miles
  • AdvisoryAll underbody repaired and covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both Sides (1.3.1 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,654 miles (+994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,654 miles
    Test number
    268616181816
    • AdvisoryAll underbody repaired and covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both Sides (1.3.1 (c))

  2. Pass42,660 miles (+963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,660 miles
    Test number
    213071863401
    • AdvisorySlight rust under car

  3. Pass41,697 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,697 miles
    Test number
    789697587710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,958 miles (+1,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,958 miles
    Test number
    266050263565
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  5. Pass39,408 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    311560211770
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass37,765 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,765 miles
    Test number
    217976335135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,065 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    146463824110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass31,604 miles (-92,334)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    649602303140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,938 miles (+105,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    698018012184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,844 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,844 miles
    Test number
    777066901131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,802 miles (+7,653)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,802 miles
    Test number
    477427791020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass11,149 miles (+7,799)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,149 miles
    Test number
    812396480052
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

  13. Pass3,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    3,350 miles
    Test number
    501849799008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail3,350 miles (-90,819)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,350 miles
    Test number
    162229399443
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass94,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    271861388017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,169 miles (+7,978)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    791587778056
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass86,191 miles (+10,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    824582997088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass75,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,638 miles
    Test number
    930139166066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 ESO

Does L13 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 ESO is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 ESO?
The MOT on L13 ESO is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 ESO done?
L13 ESO was recorded at 43,654 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
Has L13 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 ESO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on L13 ESO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 ESO find?
L13 ESO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: all underbody repaired and covered in underseal; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides.

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