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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L45 HURMOT history

L45 HUR is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 24 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,132 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 HUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 HUR was last recorded at 56,132 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,235 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
897 miles
Average per year
1,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,132 miles
  • 2025 – 55,235 miles
  • 2024 – 54,356 miles
  • 2023 – 52,704 miles
  • 2022 – 51,304 miles
  • 2021 – 49,871 miles
  • 2020 – 48,754 miles
  • 2019 – 47,637 miles
  • 2018 – 47,060 miles
  • 2017 – 46,567 miles
  • 2016 – 45,968 miles
  • 2015 – 45,263 miles
  • 2014 – 44,727 miles
  • 2013 – 44,150 miles
  • 2012 – 43,214 miles
  • 2011 – 42,033 miles
  • 2010 – 41,002 miles
  • 2009 – 39,649 miles
  • 2008 – 37,881 miles
  • 2007 – 36,340 miles
  • 2006 – 34,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,132 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear body sill starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front steering inner rack has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,132 miles (+897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    538257880329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass55,235 miles (+879)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    366865724366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering inner rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass54,356 miles (+1,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    645469344241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering inner rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass52,704 miles (+1,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    613645856354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in inner steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass51,304 miles (+1,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    156034056831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play on inner track rod
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass49,871 miles (+1,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,871 miles
    Test number
    742608573022
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner track rod

  7. Pass48,754 miles (+1,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,754 miles
    Test number
    455175298790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering track rod has slight play

  8. Pass47,637 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    869796772467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,060 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    787133494316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,046 miles (+479)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    913512779633
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass46,567 miles (+599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    204737022953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass45,968 miles (+705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    231749050540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass45,263 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    186621825485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail45,245 miles (+518)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,245 miles
    Test number
    158036115411
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass44,727 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,727 miles
    Test number
    505669004058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,150 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    768899003068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,214 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    617191912021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,033 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    655013411084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,002 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    811109210074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,649 miles (+1,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    973959419059
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass37,881 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    160938818015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,340 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    102386117036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    762109116069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 HUR

Does L45 HUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 HUR is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 HUR?
The MOT on L45 HUR is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 HUR done?
L45 HUR was recorded at 56,132 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,092 miles a year.
Has L45 HUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 HUR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L45 HUR 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 L45 HUR find?
L45 HUR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.

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