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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,993 cc

L20 BMSMOT history

L20 BMS is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 57,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
57,897 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BMS was last recorded at 57,897 miles on 13 May 2025, 244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,653 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
244 miles
Average per year
325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,897 miles
  • 2022 – 57,653 miles
  • 2021 – 57,001 miles
  • 2011 – 56,121 miles
  • 2010 – 54,982 miles
  • 2009 – 53,856 miles
  • 2008 – 52,603 miles
  • 2006 – 51,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,897 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,897 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    57,897 miles
    Test number
    311673541430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,653 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,653 miles
    Test number
    903129486822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,001 miles (+880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    666100971390
    • 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 Front 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))
  4. Pass56,121 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,121 miles
    Test number
    685456471194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    280617090120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Fail54,982 miles (+1,126)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    602017390138
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass53,856 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,856 miles
    Test number
    210148599458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,855 miles (+1,252)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    602426599199
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  9. Pass52,603 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,603 miles
    Test number
    133353778158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    910408546296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 BMS

Does L20 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 BMS expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 BMS?
The MOT on L20 BMS expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 BMS done?
L20 BMS was recorded at 57,897 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 325 miles a year.
Has L20 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BMS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on L20 BMS 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 L20 BMS find?
L20 BMS passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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