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Ford Escort

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L4 MFHMOT history

L4 MFH is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 2 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 13,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2022
Mileage
13,586 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 MFH was last recorded at 13,586 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2011: 335 miles, lower than 94,963 miles on 29 Jun 2010.

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
13,492 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
94 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 13,586 miles
  • 2021 – 13,492 miles
  • 2020 – 13,297 miles
  • 2019 – 13,039 miles
  • 2018 – 11,739 miles
  • 2013 – 9,152 miles
  • 2012 – 4,712 miles
  • 2011 – 335 miles
  • 2010 – 94,963 miles
  • 2009 – 89,695 miles
  • 2008 – 85,162 miles
  • 2007 – 81,784 miles
  • 2006 – 79,520 miles
  • 2005 – 75,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail13,586 miles
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Vehicle has been undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail13,586 miles (+94)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,586 miles
    Test number
    539229005483
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass13,492 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    13,492 miles
    Test number
    510448566025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass13,297 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    13,297 miles
    Test number
    203607843755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    121450293801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail13,039 miles (+1,300)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    518523953474
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass11,739 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    11,739 miles
    Test number
    296246363050
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  7. Fail11,737 miles (+2,585)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,737 miles
    Test number
    466352003214
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  8. Pass9,152 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    9,152 miles
    Test number
    719556843299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,712 miles (+4,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    4,712 miles
    Test number
    549203242250
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass335 miles (-94,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    335 miles
    Test number
    285838421292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,963 miles (+5,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    582050580160
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass89,695 miles (+4,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    483814289115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass85,162 miles (+3,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    360693268140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,784 miles (+2,264)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    931691677113
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres close to limit
    • NoteO/s front lower arm front bush split
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounting split

  15. Pass79,520 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    690563386284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,839 miles (+60)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    674930795233
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on edge

  17. Fail75,779 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    162701585276
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s and n/s inner sills starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s front disc slight run out

Questions about L4 MFH

Does L4 MFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 MFH expired on 7 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 MFH?
The MOT on L4 MFH expired on 7 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 MFH done?
L4 MFH was recorded at 13,586 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022.
Has L4 MFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MFH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 MFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 MFH find?
L4 MFH failed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 1 major defect: exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.

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