
Ford Ecosport
White · Petrol · 2017 · 998 cc
L16 ELCMOT history
L16 ELC is a white petrol Ford Ecosport first used on 31 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 53,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 53,449 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 ELC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ecosport
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 31 Jan 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 ELC was last recorded at 53,449 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 53,366 miles · 16 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 83 miles
- Average per year
- 5,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,449 miles
- 2025 – 50,673 miles
- 2023 – 46,452 miles
- 2022 – 37,262 miles
- 2021 – 31,239 miles
- 2020 – 20,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 29 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,449 miles (+83)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 53,449 miles
- Test number
- 329475214830
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail53,366 miles (+2,693)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,366 miles
- Test number
- 543896601501
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass50,673 miles (+11)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 50,673 miles
- Test number
- 159854853855
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Damage to boot lid not enough to cause damage or injury if grazed
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail50,662 miles (+4,210)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,662 miles
- Test number
- 813555575633
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Damage to boot lid not enough to cause damage or injury if grazed
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,452 miles (+4,484)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 46,452 miles
- Test number
- 763766603646
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box slightly leaking + corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass41,968 miles (+4,706)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 41,968 miles
- Test number
- 224172180669
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 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))
Pass37,262 miles (+6,023)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 37,262 miles
- Test number
- 602314401445
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass31,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 31,239 miles
- Test number
- 377321074491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,239 miles (+10,587)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,239 miles
- Test number
- 974805496680
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass20,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 20,652 miles
- Test number
- 122881470821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 ELC
- Does L16 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ELC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 ELC?
- The MOT on L16 ELC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 ELC done?
- L16 ELC was recorded at 53,449 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,470 miles a year.
- Has L16 ELC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 ELC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 ELC 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 L16 ELC find?
- L16 ELC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear.
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