Ford Escort
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,994 cc
L13 RBYMOT history
L13 RBY is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 7 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 75,730 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 RBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 7 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 RBY was last recorded at 75,730 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,606 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 124 miles
- Average per year
- 913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,730 miles
- 2025 – 75,606 miles
- 2022 – 75,467 miles
- 2021 – 75,380 miles
- 2019 – 75,101 miles
- 2017 – 74,800 miles
- 2013 – 74,530 miles
- 2012 – 74,058 miles
- 2011 – 72,852 miles
- 2009 – 70,798 miles
- 2008 – 67,018 miles
- 2007 – 61,328 miles
- 2006 – 57,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,730 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,730 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 75,730 miles
- Test number
- 933782379319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,606 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 75,606 miles
- Test number
- 661318181821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,467 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 75,467 miles
- Test number
- 142548215866
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail75,467 miles (+87)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,467 miles
- Test number
- 441348738264
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass75,380 miles (+279)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 75,380 miles
- Test number
- 959336709995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,101 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,101 miles
- Test number
- 946840830299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,093 miles (+293)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,093 miles
- Test number
- 810651820155
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,800 miles (+270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,800 miles
- Test number
- 269963662535
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass74,530 miles (+472)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,530 miles
- Test number
- 256726383143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,058 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 74,058 miles
- Test number
- 776113402216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,852 miles (+2,054)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,852 miles
- Test number
- 829370091124
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass70,798 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 70,798 miles
- Test number
- 622698929157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,018 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 67,018 miles
- Test number
- 931015798018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,018 miles (+5,690)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,018 miles
- Test number
- 200943198020
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,328 miles (+4,040)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 61,328 miles
- Test number
- 990380117141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass57,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 57,288 miles
- Test number
- 854636386045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,288 miles (+90)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,288 miles
- Test number
- 310836286038
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail57,198 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,198 miles
- Test number
- 182499576070
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about L13 RBY
- Does L13 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 RBY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 RBY?
- The MOT on L13 RBY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 RBY done?
- L13 RBY was recorded at 75,730 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 913 miles a year.
- Has L13 RBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 RBY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on L13 RBY 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 L13 RBY find?
- L13 RBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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