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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

L6 HEFMOT history

L6 HEF is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,459 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 HEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 HEF was last recorded at 59,459 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 1,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2018: 94,618 miles, lower than 132,551 miles on 12 Nov 2016.
  • 13 Feb 2021: 57,692 miles, lower than 99,674 miles on 8 Feb 2020.

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
57,692 miles · 13 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,459 miles
  • 2021 – 57,692 miles
  • 2020 – 99,674 miles
  • 2019 – 96,659 miles
  • 2018 – 94,618 miles
  • 2016 – 132,551 miles
  • 2015 – 132,290 miles
  • 2014 – 124,281 miles
  • 2013 – 112,362 miles
  • 2012 – 108,375 miles
  • 2011 – 104,930 miles
  • 2010 – 99,631 miles
  • 2009 – 92,222 miles
  • 2008 – 87,728 miles
  • 2007 – 83,314 miles
  • 2005 – 74,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,459 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorroded behind nearside wheel not prescribed area
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear footbrake low effort
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,459 miles (+1,767)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    591005502384
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded behind nearside wheel not prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear footbrake low effort
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  2. Pass57,692 miles (-41,982)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    549559644175
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,674 miles (+3,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,674 miles
    Test number
    794560131761
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,659 miles (+2,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    398393303649
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,618 miles (-37,933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    157589175062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,551 miles (+261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,551 miles
    Test number
    976711963247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Pass132,290 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,290 miles
    Test number
    126842250138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,273 miles (+7,992)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,273 miles
    Test number
    359573118611
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  9. Pass124,281 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,281 miles
    Test number
    536948084221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre appears slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

  10. Fail124,281 miles (+11,919)4 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,281 miles
    Test number
    648138584216
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre appears slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

  11. Pass112,362 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    357827153104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail112,362 miles (+3,987)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    736627153143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass108,375 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    696246652213
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake cable insecure

  14. Fail108,375 miles (+3,445)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    315788942272
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake cable insecure

  15. Pass104,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    106560951254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail104,930 miles (+5,299)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    925599341203
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail99,631 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    244097810171
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside hand brake cable insecure (SECURED)

  18. Pass99,631 miles (+7,409)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    731157710178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside hand brake cable insecure (SECURED)

  19. Pass92,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    983236779024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,222 miles (+4,494)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    680705679099
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass87,728 miles (+4,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    87,728 miles
    Test number
    314359478042
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  22. Fail83,314 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    254427517135
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  23. Pass83,314 miles (+9,176)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    534187917119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    74,138 miles
    Test number
    302266745353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 HEF

Does L6 HEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 HEF is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 HEF?
The MOT on L6 HEF is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 HEF done?
L6 HEF was recorded at 59,459 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
Has L6 HEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 HEF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L6 HEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 HEF find?
L6 HEF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; corroded behind nearside wheel not prescribed area; nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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