Ford Escort
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc
L4 RJEMOT history
L4 RJE is a black petrol Ford Escort first used on 5 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 66,702 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 66,702 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 293 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 RJE
- 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
- 5 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 RJE was last recorded at 66,702 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 66,692 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 293 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,702 miles
- 2024 – 64,680 miles
- 2022 – 62,617 miles
- 2021 – 61,803 miles
- 2006 – 60,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,702 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,702 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 66,702 miles
- Test number
- 587892297032
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail66,692 miles (+2,012)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,692 miles
- Test number
- 600023916405
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,680 miles (+2,063)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 64,680 miles
- Test number
- 258849335003
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,617 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 62,617 miles
- Test number
- 486108595538
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail62,617 miles (+814)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,617 miles
- Test number
- 397608491733
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,803 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 61,803 miles
- Test number
- 105773489055
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail61,793 miles (+913)2 major2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,793 miles
- Test number
- 366442200966
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 60,880 miles
- Test number
- 810604766134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 RJE
- Does L4 RJE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 RJE is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 RJE?
- The MOT on L4 RJE is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 RJE done?
- L4 RJE was recorded at 66,702 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 293 miles a year.
- Has L4 RJE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 RJE has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 RJE 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 L4 RJE find?
- L4 RJE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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