Ford Escort
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,994 cc
L36 RVWMOT history
L36 RVW is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 29 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 8,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 8,562 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L36 RVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 29 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L36 RVW was last recorded at 8,562 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Apr 2018: 621 miles, lower than 98,725 miles on 26 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 7,818 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 8,562 miles
- 2024 – 7,818 miles
- 2023 – 7,019 miles
- 2022 – 5,493 miles
- 2021 – 4,565 miles
- 2020 – 2,837 miles
- 2019 – 1,610 miles
- 2018 – 621 miles
- 2017 – 98,725 miles
- 2016 – 96,921 miles
- 2014 – 96,566 miles
- 2013 – 96,027 miles
- 2011 – 96,009 miles
- 2009 – 95,310 miles
- 2008 – 89,612 miles
- 2007 – 86,860 miles
- 2006 – 83,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass8,562 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,562 miles (+744)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 8,562 miles
- Test number
- 284082146557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,818 miles (+799)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 7,818 miles
- Test number
- 827490028248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,019 miles (+1,526)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 7,019 miles
- Test number
- 982423478683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,493 miles (+928)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 5,493 miles
- Test number
- 551116292402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,565 miles (+1,728)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 4,565 miles
- Test number
- 331041524100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,837 miles (+1,227)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 2,837 miles
- Test number
- 421145102374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,610 miles (+989)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 1,610 miles
- Test number
- 527580368613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass621 miles (-98,104)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 621 miles
- Test number
- 637513953839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,725 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 98,725 miles
- Test number
- 766375473381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 96,921 miles
- Test number
- 920253549519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,921 miles (+355)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,921 miles
- Test number
- 271027724057
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass96,566 miles (+539)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 96,566 miles
- Test number
- 747586794281
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSlight corrosion to inner sills
Pass96,027 miles (+18)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 96,027 miles
- Test number
- 307413933256
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
Pass96,009 miles6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 96,009 miles
- Test number
- 376872361353
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake disc's corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail96,009 miles (+699)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,009 miles
- Test number
- 756952061300
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake disc's corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass95,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 95,310 miles
- Test number
- 324710679144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,310 miles (+5,698)3 failures10 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,310 miles
- Test number
- 201991569150
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAdvanced corrosion along both floor to sill edges,rear floorpan edges and rear main chassis rails in general
- NoteNOTE plastic cover sills fitted
- NoteO/S seat belt clasp is stiff when releasing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWindscreen washer are poor
Pass89,612 miles3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 89,612 miles
- Test number
- 100337058162
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBonnet catch lever slightly insecure
- NoteFreelpay to o/s ball end in rack
- NoteHeavey surface corrosion to botho/s and n/s floor to sill edges both maqin chassis rails and boot floor and rear floor pan edges
- NotePlastic over sill protecters fitted unable to fully check condition of outer sills
Fail89,612 miles (+2,752)2 repaired3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,612 miles
- Test number
- 503637958141
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBonnet catch lever slightly insecure
- NoteFreelpay to o/s ball end in rack
- NoteHeavey surface corrosion to botho/s and n/s floor to sill edges both maqin chassis rails and boot floor and rear floor pan edges
- NotePlastic over sill protecters fitted unable to fully check condition of outer sills
Pass86,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 86,860 miles
- Test number
- 433055167141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,860 miles (+2,987)1 failure7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,860 miles
- Test number
- 651785767165
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to all headlight reflectors
- NoteCorrosion to metal ends of all brake hoses
- NoteNote:plastic oversills fitted
- NoteO/s headlight glass damaged
Pass83,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 83,873 miles
- Test number
- 363547966100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,873 miles1 failure1 repaired5 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,873 miles
- Test number
- 603675066188
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteAdvance corrosion brake pipe leading to n/s front hose BORDERLINE
- NoteAdvanced corrosion around rear spring mounts on chassis
- NoteAdvane corrosion brake pipe leading to o/s rear wheel BORDERLINE
- NoteCorrosion to metal ends of all brake hoses under vehicle
- NoteOil leak
- NoteStaining to fuel filter
- NoteSurface corrosion both floor to sill edges
- NoteUneven wear to all four tyres
Questions about L36 RVW
- Does L36 RVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 RVW is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L36 RVW?
- The MOT on L36 RVW is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L36 RVW done?
- L36 RVW was recorded at 8,562 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has L36 RVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L36 RVW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on L36 RVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L36 RVW find?
- L36 RVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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