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Ford Escort

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 2,000 cc

L31 UAPMOT history

L31 UAP is a green petrol Ford Escort first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 27,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
27,979 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 UAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 UAP was last recorded at 27,979 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,859 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,979 miles
  • 2024 – 27,859 miles
  • 2023 – 27,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,979 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 10 Oct 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,979 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    27,979 miles
    Test number
    202797641008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass27,859 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,859 miles
    Test number
    279269080003
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail27,859 miles (+23)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,859 miles
    Test number
    480227962569
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail27,836 miles5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    345966872105
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking front caliper (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Questions about L31 UAP

Does L31 UAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 UAP expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 UAP?
The MOT on L31 UAP expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 UAP done?
L31 UAP was recorded at 27,979 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 109 miles a year.
Has L31 UAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 UAP has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 UAP 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 L31 UAP find?
L31 UAP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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