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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc

L23 COSMOT history

L23 COS is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 14 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,020 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 COS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 COS was last recorded at 80,020 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,639 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
1,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,020 miles
  • 2024 – 79,639 miles
  • 2023 – 79,229 miles
  • 2022 – 78,593 miles
  • 2021 – 77,528 miles
  • 2019 – 74,885 miles
  • 2016 – 74,761 miles
  • 2014 – 73,863 miles
  • 2013 – 73,341 miles
  • 2012 – 72,250 miles
  • 2010 – 70,084 miles
  • 2009 – 64,166 miles
  • 2008 – 60,268 miles
  • 2007 – 56,494 miles
  • 2006 – 54,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,020 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,020 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    879760477100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,639 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    245372642186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,229 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    489079953776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,593 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,593 miles
    Test number
    699742645787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,528 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    852393458902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,885 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    419122735358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,761 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,761 miles
    Test number
    248307984858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,863 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    258042604162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,341 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    366356603196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,250 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    159976692057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,084 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    452077330249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,166 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,166 miles
    Test number
    993480019285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,268 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    694356308295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,494 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    312414607479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,150 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,150 miles
    Test number
    183621996164
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth headlight aims high
    • NoteO/s/f inner driveshaft boot damp with grease

Questions about L23 COS

Does L23 COS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 COS expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 COS?
The MOT on L23 COS expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 COS done?
L23 COS was recorded at 80,020 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
Has L23 COS ever failed its MOT?
No. L23 COS has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L23 COS 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 L23 COS find?
L23 COS passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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