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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc

L28 DAXMOT history

L28 DAX is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 3 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,234 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 DAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 DAX was last recorded at 49,234 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2011: 41,714 miles, lower than 42,351 miles on 24 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,878 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,356 miles
Average per year
489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,234 miles
  • 2025 – 47,878 miles
  • 2024 – 47,283 miles
  • 2022 – 47,256 miles
  • 2021 – 46,361 miles
  • 2020 – 46,159 miles
  • 2019 – 46,147 miles
  • 2018 – 45,743 miles
  • 2017 – 44,936 miles
  • 2016 – 44,538 miles
  • 2015 – 44,283 miles
  • 2014 – 43,133 miles
  • 2013 – 42,760 miles
  • 2012 – 42,367 miles
  • 2011 – 41,714 miles
  • 2009 – 42,351 miles
  • 2008 – 41,313 miles
  • 2007 – 40,411 miles
  • 2006 – 39,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,234 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,234 miles
    Test number
    383433506760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,878 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    130440080473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass47,283 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,283 miles
    Test number
    440955752249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass47,256 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,256 miles
    Test number
    575666972117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    353924885027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail46,361 miles (+202)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    318022717634
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass46,159 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,159 miles
    Test number
    443952028124
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass46,147 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    510010891614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,743 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    494527381256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,936 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,936 miles
    Test number
    921251637109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    391864608807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,538 miles (+255)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    850245143011
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Inner and outer bushes on arm gone soft. (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Inner and outer bushes gone soft. (2.5.B.2b)
  13. Pass44,283 miles (+1,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    579381218709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass43,133 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    406485834291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,760 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    628785903275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,367 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    378653412401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,714 miles (-637)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,714 miles
    Test number
    628427111257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,351 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,351 miles
    Test number
    234268259306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,313 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    132096238303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,411 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    443139307459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,580 miles
    Test number
    471431226282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 DAX

Does L28 DAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 DAX is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 DAX?
The MOT on L28 DAX is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 DAX done?
L28 DAX was recorded at 49,234 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 489 miles a year.
Has L28 DAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 DAX has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 DAX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 DAX find?
L28 DAX passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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