Ford Escort
Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc
L77 RAPMOT history
L77 RAP is a purple petrol Ford Escort first used on 17 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 77,552 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 RAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 17 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 RAP was last recorded at 77,552 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,280 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 272 miles
- Average per year
- 1,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,552 miles
- 2025 – 77,280 miles
- 2024 – 76,911 miles
- 2023 – 76,410 miles
- 2022 – 75,908 miles
- 2021 – 74,646 miles
- 2020 – 72,709 miles
- 2015 – 71,548 miles
- 2012 – 59,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,552 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
11 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,552 miles (+272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 77,552 miles
- Test number
- 182852387675
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass77,280 miles (+369)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 77,280 miles
- Test number
- 940566248426
- MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated insulation on earth wire front of battery (4.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass76,911 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 76,911 miles
- Test number
- 213448258122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive [oil pressure switch] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,911 miles (+501)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,911 miles
- Test number
- 750824690728
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive [oil pressure switch] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,410 miles (+502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2024
- Odometer
- 76,410 miles
- Test number
- 879525808987
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass75,908 miles (+1,262)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2023
- Odometer
- 75,908 miles
- Test number
- 390965713346
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,646 miles (+1,937)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 74,646 miles
- Test number
- 447319207377
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,709 miles (+1,161)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 72,709 miles
- Test number
- 990079516707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,548 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,548 miles
- Test number
- 805883115054
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhust backbox rusty
Fail71,538 miles (+11,692)2 dangerous11 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,538 miles
- Test number
- 486379505054
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhust backbox rusty
Pass59,846 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 59,846 miles
- Test number
- 429041552066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
- NoteOffside rear wheel slightly hard to turn by hand
Questions about L77 RAP
- Does L77 RAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 RAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L77 RAP?
- The MOT on L77 RAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L77 RAP done?
- L77 RAP was recorded at 77,552 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,222 miles a year.
- Has L77 RAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 RAP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L77 RAP 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 L77 RAP find?
- L77 RAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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