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Ford Escort

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 1,753 cc

L71 TBKMOT history

L71 TBK is a blue diesel Ford Escort first used on 9 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,770 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 TBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 TBK was last recorded at 72,770 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,766 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,770 miles
  • 2025 – 72,766 miles
  • 2023 – 72,766 miles
  • 2022 – 72,766 miles
  • 2021 – 72,766 miles
  • 2007 – 45,419 miles
  • 2006 – 39,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,770 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,770 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    722964776015
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail72,766 miles4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    608718769864
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector 2 (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass72,766 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    218108025584
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroded

  4. Fail72,766 miles4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    238143723924
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords flap on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,766 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    352856761269
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass72,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    189506989425
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass72,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    666264752277
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail72,766 miles (+27,347)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    354125353713
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass45,419 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    191715987242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail45,397 miles (+5,857)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    683454887252
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass39,540 miles (+12)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    904683486237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail39,528 miles2 dangerous9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    504667676283
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L71 TBK

Does L71 TBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 TBK is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 TBK?
The MOT on L71 TBK is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 TBK done?
L71 TBK was recorded at 72,770 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,699 miles a year.
Has L71 TBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 TBK has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L71 TBK 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 TBK find?
L71 TBK passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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