Ford Escort
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc
L65 RMKMOT history
L65 RMK is a green petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 3,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 3,541 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L65 RMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L65 RMK was last recorded at 3,541 miles on 22 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Mar 2020: 346 miles, lower than 100,230 miles on 16 Oct 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 3,540 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 3,541 miles
- 2025 – 3,539 miles
- 2023 – 2,956 miles
- 2022 – 2,696 miles
- 2021 – 1,247 miles
- 2020 – 347 miles
- 2018 – 100,230 miles
- 2017 – 100,149 miles
- 2013 – 97,507 miles
- 2012 – 89,192 miles
- 2011 – 87,490 miles
- 2010 – 83,816 miles
- 2009 – 83,172 miles
- 2008 – 81,398 miles
- 2007 – 75,140 miles
- 2005 – 72,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass3,541 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box top (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass3,541 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 3,541 miles
- Test number
- 321905033963
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box top (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail3,540 miles (+1)3 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,540 miles
- Test number
- 526620220368
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box top (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass3,539 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 3,539 miles
- Test number
- 518886470254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail3,538 miles (+582)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,538 miles
- Test number
- 665283654001
- MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass2,956 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 2,956 miles
- Test number
- 970759988527
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail2,956 miles (+260)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,956 miles
- Test number
- 690056766256
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass2,696 miles (+1,449)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 2,696 miles
- Test number
- 629836949064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,247 miles (+900)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 1,247 miles
- Test number
- 752956625803
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass347 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 347 miles
- Test number
- 388385940701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail346 miles (-99,884)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 346 miles
- Test number
- 266145042301
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass100,230 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 100,230 miles
- Test number
- 965655595164
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail100,230 miles (+81)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,230 miles
- Test number
- 809757691259
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray / strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,149 miles (+2,642)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,149 miles
- Test number
- 395255945166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,507 miles (+8,315)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 97,507 miles
- Test number
- 878469393179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,192 miles (+1,702)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,192 miles
- Test number
- 529892222256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,490 miles (+3,674)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 87,490 miles
- Test number
- 256081961400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,816 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 83,816 miles
- Test number
- 141539480157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,806 miles (+634)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,806 miles
- Test number
- 432618210164
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 83,172 miles
- Test number
- 133621199441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,172 miles (+1,774)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,172 miles
- Test number
- 100721199446
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 242252598012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,398 miles (+6,258)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 884927588010
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass75,140 miles (+3,065)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 75,140 miles
- Test number
- 290002307483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 72,075 miles
- Test number
- 811003385236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L65 RMK
- Does L65 RMK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 RMK is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L65 RMK?
- The MOT on L65 RMK is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L65 RMK done?
- L65 RMK was recorded at 3,541 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026.
- Has L65 RMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L65 RMK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L65 RMK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L65 RMK find?
- L65 RMK passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box top, and 3 more.
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