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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

L68 RKUMOT history

L68 RKU is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 29 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,838 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L68 RKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L68 RKU was last recorded at 93,838 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,741 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
2,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,838 miles
  • 2025 – 93,741 miles
  • 2023 – 93,403 miles
  • 2022 – 93,044 miles
  • 2021 – 92,732 miles
  • 2020 – 92,472 miles
  • 2019 – 91,871 miles
  • 2018 – 90,889 miles
  • 2017 – 89,644 miles
  • 2016 – 88,603 miles
  • 2015 – 87,899 miles
  • 2014 – 86,545 miles
  • 2013 – 84,636 miles
  • 2012 – 82,961 miles
  • 2010 – 70,000 miles
  • 2009 – 68,701 miles
  • 2008 – 66,471 miles
  • 2007 – 53,703 miles
  • 2006 – 46,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,838 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,838 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    629799923587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,741 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    720367604182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,403 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    897104607525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,044 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    317535314028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,732 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    519440428281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,472 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,472 miles
    Test number
    364566041559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,871 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,871 miles
    Test number
    568665034524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,889 miles (+1,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    532859291879
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass89,644 miles (+1,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    944195221252
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  10. Pass88,603 miles (+704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,603 miles
    Test number
    767615297556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFully undersealed

  11. Pass87,899 miles (+1,354)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,899 miles
    Test number
    296188345033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteThis vehicle has side skirts fitted

  12. Pass86,545 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    609339844031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,636 miles (+1,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    907849013074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,961 miles (+12,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    617568722084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass70,000 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    120243540229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    124316139235
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail68,701 miles (+2,230)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    332956439468
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass66,471 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,471 miles
    Test number
    320124488130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail66,443 miles (+12,740)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    924466478138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,703 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    533552767113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail53,656 miles (+7,572)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    304918057108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass46,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    774276696071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,084 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    940082786068
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L68 RKU

Does L68 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L68 RKU is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L68 RKU?
The MOT on L68 RKU is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L68 RKU done?
L68 RKU was recorded at 93,838 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,344 miles a year.
Has L68 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L68 RKU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2009.
Has the mileage on L68 RKU 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 L68 RKU find?
L68 RKU passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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