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Ford Escort

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L71 OPUMOT history

L71 OPU is a white petrol Ford Escort first used on 31 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,498 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 OPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 OPU was last recorded at 86,498 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,445 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,498 miles
  • 2023 – 86,445 miles
  • 2022 – 86,404 miles
  • 2021 – 85,744 miles
  • 2014 – 78,885 miles
  • 2010 – 78,240 miles
  • 2009 – 77,718 miles
  • 2007 – 77,134 miles
  • 2006 – 76,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,498 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,498 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    315303535734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass86,445 miles (+41)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,445 miles
    Test number
    290548842233
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail86,404 miles (+660)3 major2 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,404 miles
    Test number
    585042801339
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

  4. Pass85,744 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    222020745419
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering level on min
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rusty

  5. Fail85,744 miles (+6,859)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    804523804286
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFuel tank rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering level on min
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rusty

  6. Pass78,885 miles (+83)12 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    128071904136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight deteriorated

  7. Fail78,802 miles (+562)4 failures14 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    177755094021
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt slow to retract
    • NoteOil pressure switch leaking
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass78,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,240 miles
    Test number
    660344100185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail78,240 miles (+522)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,240 miles
    Test number
    760197890043
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass77,718 miles (+584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    132867799415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass77,134 miles (+312)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    282868167020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread cut, but not reaching the cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edge

  12. Pass76,822 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    372320996094
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape.
    • NoteFront and rear pads wearing low.

  13. Fail76,822 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,822 miles
    Test number
    611540296000
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape.
    • NoteFront and rear pads wearing low.

Questions about L71 OPU

Does L71 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 OPU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 OPU?
The MOT on L71 OPU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 OPU done?
L71 OPU was recorded at 86,498 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 474 miles a year.
Has L71 OPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 OPU has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L71 OPU 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 L71 OPU find?
L71 OPU passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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