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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 1,753 cc

L456 LCPMOT history

L456 LCP is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 21 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 3 of 6 MOT tests, with 35,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
35,756 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2022
MOT tests
6
3 passed · 3 failed
Per year
870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 LCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L456 LCP was last recorded at 35,756 miles on 19 Feb 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,741 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 35,756 miles
  • 2021 – 22,389 miles
  • 2006 – 22,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,756 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

6 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,756 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    383186254594
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail35,741 miles (+13,352)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    557407864224
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  3. Pass22,389 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,389 miles
    Test number
    907155452789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,384 miles (+366)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,384 miles
    Test number
    723207032732
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake in need of adjustment, as only just passed
  5. Pass22,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    804968536106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,018 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    300908626161
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about L456 LCP

Does L456 LCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L456 LCP expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L456 LCP?
The MOT on L456 LCP expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L456 LCP done?
L456 LCP was recorded at 35,756 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2022, an average of 870 miles a year.
Has L456 LCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 LCP has failed 3 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L456 LCP 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 L456 LCP find?
L456 LCP passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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