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Ford Escort

Brown · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L460 WLAMOT history

L460 WLA is a brown petrol Ford Escort first used on 11 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
99,355 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L460 WLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L460 WLA was last recorded at 99,355 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 12,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2021: 87,321 miles, lower than 93,306 miles on 14 Aug 2020.

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
87,328 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
12,027 miles
Average per year
2,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,355 miles
  • 2021 – 87,328 miles
  • 2020 – 93,306 miles
  • 2019 – 93,285 miles
  • 2018 – 92,009 miles
  • 2017 – 90,709 miles
  • 2016 – 89,647 miles
  • 2015 – 88,008 miles
  • 2014 – 86,568 miles
  • 2013 – 84,730 miles
  • 2012 – 82,057 miles
  • 2011 – 79,730 miles
  • 2010 – 76,573 miles
  • 2009 – 73,507 miles
  • 2008 – 69,644 miles
  • 2007 – 65,226 miles
  • 2006 – 62,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,355 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryAll welding repairs covered in sealer
  • AdvisoryCorrosion all round body

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear service brake efficiency only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,355 miles (+12,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    324172580017
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryAll welding repairs covered in sealer
    • AdvisoryCorrosion all round body

  2. Pass87,328 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,328 miles
    Test number
    892752886917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail87,321 miles (-5,985)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    605306882246
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,306 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,306 miles
    Test number
    603539688624
    • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail93,296 miles (+11)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,296 miles
    Test number
    590179984237
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail93,285 miles (+1,276)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,285 miles
    Test number
    830784750084
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass92,009 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,009 miles
    Test number
    584195914064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,709 miles (+1,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,709 miles
    Test number
    700831655564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes just met required limits
    • AdvisoryPark brakes just met required limits

  9. Pass89,647 miles (+1,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,647 miles
    Test number
    436660772216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass88,008 miles (+1,440)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,008 miles
    Test number
    218589955174
    • NoteNear side and off side front floor pans heavly corrioded

  11. Pass86,568 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,568 miles
    Test number
    467704664194
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side rear outter sill corrioded and both front floor pans corrioded

  12. Fail86,548 miles (+1,818)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    279524954467
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side rear outter sill corrioded and both front floor pans corrioded

  13. Pass84,730 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    656046953167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,057 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,057 miles
    Test number
    157877232150
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

  15. Fail82,055 miles (+2,325)3 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,055 miles
    Test number
    969027232150
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

  16. Pass79,730 miles (+3,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,730 miles
    Test number
    489277331198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass76,573 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,573 miles
    Test number
    554617020183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,507 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    831319319154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,644 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,644 miles
    Test number
    132020738123
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail69,565 miles (+4,339)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,565 miles
    Test number
    283794328174
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass65,226 miles (+3,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,226 miles
    Test number
    191188627106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    741185526160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,170 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    411784526116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L460 WLA

Does L460 WLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L460 WLA expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L460 WLA?
The MOT on L460 WLA expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L460 WLA done?
L460 WLA was recorded at 99,355 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 2,236 miles a year.
Has L460 WLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L460 WLA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L460 WLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L460 WLA find?
L460 WLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; all welding repairs covered in sealer; corrosion all round body.

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