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Ford Escort

Brown · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L3 POOMOT history

L3 POO is a brown petrol Ford Escort first used on 21 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 61,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
61,851 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 POO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 POO was last recorded at 61,851 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 3,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,952 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,899 miles
Average per year
332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,851 miles
  • 2023 – 57,952 miles
  • 2021 – 57,933 miles
  • 2016 – 57,893 miles
  • 2013 – 57,884 miles
  • 2012 – 57,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,851 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,851 miles (+3,899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,851 miles
    Test number
    319095964156
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass57,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    339307560703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,952 miles (+19)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    408874657076
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass57,933 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,933 miles
    Test number
    908567689411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,910 miles (+17)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,910 miles
    Test number
    869303912025
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass57,893 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    961776036968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,891 miles (+7)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    354199725175
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  8. Fail57,884 miles (+7)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,884 miles
    Test number
    307701293196
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel filter heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/f fog light damaged

  9. Pass57,877 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    205780072461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/S/R Brake has slight bind

  10. Fail57,877 miles5 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    945130872115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/S/R Brake has slight bind

Questions about L3 POO

Does L3 POO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 POO expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 POO?
The MOT on L3 POO expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 POO done?
L3 POO was recorded at 61,851 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 332 miles a year.
Has L3 POO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 POO has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 POO 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 L3 POO find?
L3 POO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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