
Ford Escort
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc
L24 OXOMOT history
L24 OXO is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 2 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,232 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 76,232 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L24 OXO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 2 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
L24 OXO was last recorded at 76,232 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Nov 2018: 70,559 miles, lower than 75,906 miles on 14 Sept 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,048 miles · 13 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,184 miles
- Average per year
- 4,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 76,232 miles
- 2020 – 75,048 miles
- 2019 – 73,630 miles
- 2018 – 70,564 miles
- 2015 – 75,906 miles
- 2014 – 57,915 miles
- 2013 – 55,341 miles
- 2011 – 53,667 miles
- 2010 – 44,710 miles
- 2009 – 34,349 miles
- 2008 – 26,077 miles
- 2007 – 14,639 miles
- 2006 – 4,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,232 miles (+1,184)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,232 miles
- Test number
- 199394717875
- AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,048 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 75,048 miles
- Test number
- 711507227161
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion along sills both sides
Pass73,630 miles (+3,066)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,630 miles
- Test number
- 187916407546
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,564 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 70,564 miles
- Test number
- 412508416191
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail70,559 miles (-5,347)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,559 miles
- Test number
- 168372460162
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass75,906 miles (+17,991)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,906 miles
- Test number
- 224446166173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,915 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 57,915 miles
- Test number
- 248810964260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,913 miles (+2,572)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,913 miles
- Test number
- 478868644201
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,341 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,341 miles
- Test number
- 465348273165
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,667 miles (+8,957)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 53,667 miles
- Test number
- 468350711281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail44,710 miles2 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,710 miles
- Test number
- 221800510267
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,710 miles (+10,361)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 44,710 miles
- Test number
- 754510210294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,349 miles (+8,272)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 34,349 miles
- Test number
- 170755819225
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteFuel filter corroded
Pass26,077 miles (+11,438)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 26,077 miles
- Test number
- 752830018251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail14,639 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,639 miles
- Test number
- 113190207260
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass14,639 miles (+10,025)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 14,639 miles
- Test number
- 672800107283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass4,614 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 4,614 miles
- Test number
- 640332306223
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about L24 OXO
- Does L24 OXO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L24 OXO expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L24 OXO?
- The MOT on L24 OXO expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L24 OXO done?
- L24 OXO was recorded at 76,232 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 4,666 miles a year.
- Has L24 OXO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L24 OXO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on L24 OXO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L24 OXO find?
- L24 OXO passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: offside drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.
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