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Ford Escort

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L35 FPHMOT history

L35 FPH is a green petrol Ford Escort first used on 11 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 2,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
2,718 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L35 FPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L35 FPH was last recorded at 2,718 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2024: 2,470 miles, lower than 98,452 miles on 10 Mar 2023.

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
2,718 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,718 miles
  • 2025 – 2,718 miles
  • 2024 – 2,470 miles
  • 2023 – 98,452 miles
  • 2022 – 94,106 miles
  • 2021 – 92,883 miles
  • 2020 – 90,762 miles
  • 2019 – 89,310 miles
  • 2018 – 89,107 miles
  • 2014 – 85,114 miles
  • 2013 – 78,148 miles
  • 2012 – 72,249 miles
  • 2011 – 66,331 miles
  • 2010 – 60,200 miles
  • 2009 – 53,920 miles
  • 2008 – 52,118 miles
  • 2007 – 49,040 miles
  • 2006 – 45,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,718 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass2,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    2,718 miles
    Test number
    740165643219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass2,718 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    2,718 miles
    Test number
    416439665329
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass2,470 miles (-95,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    2,470 miles
    Test number
    951581556957
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass98,452 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    188908790314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,365 miles (+4,259)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,365 miles
    Test number
    407895682047
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  6. Pass94,106 miles (+1,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    391792068117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass92,883 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    736738851860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,863 miles (+2,101)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    192828620778
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  9. Pass90,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    680857127833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,762 miles (+1,452)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    458861539294
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  11. Pass89,310 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,310 miles
    Test number
    981644261359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,107 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    999287112644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,114 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    138069534193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass85,114 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    598769834199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,148 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    236065533481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    197819132120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail72,249 miles (+5,918)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    959749232141
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass66,331 miles (+6,131)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    838740441144
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs rusted and worn

  19. Pass60,200 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,200 miles
    Test number
    533394630165
    • NoteSlight play in o/s inner rack joint

  20. Fail60,200 miles (+6,280)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,200 miles
    Test number
    870544130172
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s inner rack joint

  21. Pass53,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    434813659106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail53,920 miles (+1,802)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    482372459181
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass52,118 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,118 miles
    Test number
    801922168292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,040 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    704344067267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,494 miles
    Test number
    721764066205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L35 FPH

Does L35 FPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L35 FPH is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L35 FPH?
The MOT on L35 FPH is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L35 FPH done?
L35 FPH was recorded at 2,718 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026.
Has L35 FPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L35 FPH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L35 FPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L35 FPH find?
L35 FPH passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts.

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