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Ford Ecosport

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L5 CAVMOT history

L5 CAV is a grey diesel Ford Ecosport first used on 29 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L5 CAV grey Ford Ecosport – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,080 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ecosport
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CAV was last recorded at 72,080 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,680 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,400 miles
Average per year
7,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,080 miles
  • 2025 – 66,680 miles
  • 2024 – 61,500 miles
  • 2023 – 55,920 miles
  • 2022 – 49,160 miles
  • 2021 – 38,344 miles
  • 2020 – 30,434 miles
  • 2019 – 19,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,080 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both sides, size 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,080 miles (+5,400)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    351218141132
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both sides, size 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass66,680 miles (+5,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    505594048725
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers insecure

  3. Pass61,500 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,500 miles
    Test number
    913593862570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,920 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    786316973628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,160 miles (+10,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    665507848599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass38,344 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    140011683886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail38,192 miles (+7,758)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    929771703830
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass30,434 miles (+10,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    389573454606
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass19,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    19,705 miles
    Test number
    868145393661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail19,705 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,705 miles
    Test number
    915515921765
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about L5 CAV

Does L5 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CAV is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CAV?
The MOT on L5 CAV is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CAV done?
L5 CAV was recorded at 72,080 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,502 miles a year.
Has L5 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CAV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 CAV 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 L5 CAV find?
L5 CAV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre slightly damaged both sides, size 205 60 16; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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