Ford Escort
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc
L39 CPEMOT history
L39 CPE is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 29,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 29,181 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L39 CPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 27 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L39 CPE was last recorded at 29,181 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 28,961 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 220 miles
- Average per year
- 1,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 29,181 miles
- 2025 – 28,961 miles
- 2023 – 28,412 miles
- 2011 – 6,736 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinon (2.1.5 (a))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass29,181 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 29,181 miles
- Test number
- 822500037038
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinon (2.1.5 (a))
Fail29,181 miles (+220)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,181 miles
- Test number
- 707135922002
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinon (2.1.5 (a))
Pass28,961 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 28,961 miles
- Test number
- 322947871692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,805 miles (+393)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,805 miles
- Test number
- 960419500259
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass28,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 28,412 miles
- Test number
- 322171585404
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 852066210134
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 262487030352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 159358967719
- AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 479589060561
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Flexi brake hose corroeded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Flexi brake hose corrorded
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 276953100401
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 936523594095
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 265285802231
- NoteBrake discs have som e heat crazing will need relacing in near future
FailMileage not read2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 147112002262
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteBrake discs have som e heat crazing will need relacing in near future
Pass6,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 6,736 miles
- Test number
- 396012101489
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 940375750132
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 993593559191
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 603530597121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L39 CPE
- Does L39 CPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L39 CPE is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L39 CPE?
- The MOT on L39 CPE is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L39 CPE done?
- L39 CPE was recorded at 29,181 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,500 miles a year.
- Has L39 CPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L39 CPE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L39 CPE 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 L39 CPE find?
- L39 CPE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinon.
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