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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1993 · 1,753 cc

L42 NWXMOT history

L42 NWX is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 30 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
58,414 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 NWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 NWX was last recorded at 58,414 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 17,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2007: 12,602 miles, lower than 584,770 miles on 16 Jan 2007.
  • 16 Jan 2013: 32,172 miles, lower than 32,400 miles on 8 Jan 2013.

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
41,057 miles · 7 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
17,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,414 miles
  • 2020 – 41,057 miles
  • 2019 – 41,021 miles
  • 2018 – 40,879 miles
  • 2017 – 40,749 miles
  • 2016 – 40,310 miles
  • 2015 – 39,245 miles
  • 2014 – 34,185 miles
  • 2013 – 34,179 miles
  • 2012 – 29,617 miles
  • 2011 – 27,121 miles
  • 2010 – 23,962 miles
  • 2009 – 20,823 miles
  • 2008 – 16,216 miles
  • 2007 – 12,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,414 miles
  • AdvisoryNumber plate cracked

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,414 miles (+17,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    972784574447
    • AdvisoryNumber plate cracked

  2. Pass41,057 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    230314790108
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail41,057 miles (+36)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    505422197784
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass41,021 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    922784945507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail41,021 miles (+110)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    837075372239
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near door seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail40,911 miles (+32)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,911 miles
    Test number
    258424443183
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))

  7. Pass40,879 miles (+130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,879 miles
    Test number
    722837608281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis slight corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slight corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass40,749 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    417154079558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis slight corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail40,749 miles (+439)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    115470915096
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis slight corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass40,310 miles (+1,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    384498857570
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass39,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    348671435049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,244 miles (+261)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,244 miles
    Test number
    388440335040
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Fail38,983 miles (+4,798)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,983 miles
    Test number
    669103905081
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass34,185 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,185 miles
    Test number
    465804604023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,179 miles (+2,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    366964363390
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail32,172 miles (-228)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,172 miles
    Test number
    199186913083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass32,400 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,400 miles
    Test number
    857628703019
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass29,617 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,617 miles
    Test number
    989491232007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front chassis but not within a prescribed area.
    • NoteVehicle showing signs of corrosion.

  19. Fail29,617 miles (+2,496)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,617 miles
    Test number
    568850532066
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front chassis but not within a prescribed area.
    • NoteVehicle showing signs of corrosion.

  20. Pass27,121 miles (+3,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,121 miles
    Test number
    778265821095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  21. Pass23,962 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    893394930055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,958 miles (+3,135)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,958 miles
    Test number
    620733230028
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  23. Pass20,823 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    540121229084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail20,822 miles (+4,606)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,822 miles
    Test number
    342880829093
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass16,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,216 miles
    Test number
    774016918078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,216 miles (+3,614)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,216 miles
    Test number
    230276018092
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  27. Pass12,602 miles (-572,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,602 miles
    Test number
    213768617081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail584,770 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    584,770 miles
    Test number
    151206017016
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about L42 NWX

Does L42 NWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 NWX expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 NWX?
The MOT on L42 NWX expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 NWX done?
L42 NWX was recorded at 58,414 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024.
Has L42 NWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 NWX has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L42 NWX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L42 NWX find?
L42 NWX passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: number plate cracked.

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