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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1993 · 1,753 cc

L86 YUTMOT history

L86 YUT is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 12,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
12,989 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L86 YUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L86 YUT was last recorded at 12,989 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2020: 353 miles, lower than 98,889 miles on 27 Nov 2019.

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
10,666 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,989 miles
  • 2024 – 10,666 miles
  • 2023 – 8,277 miles
  • 2022 – 5,824 miles
  • 2021 – 2,593 miles
  • 2020 – 353 miles
  • 2019 – 98,889 miles
  • 2018 – 97,791 miles
  • 2017 – 95,832 miles
  • 2016 – 94,082 miles
  • 2015 – 91,899 miles
  • 2014 – 90,421 miles
  • 2013 – 86,920 miles
  • 2012 – 84,705 miles
  • 2011 – 82,359 miles
  • 2010 – 79,415 miles
  • 2009 – 77,385 miles
  • 2008 – 75,102 miles
  • 2007 – 72,500 miles
  • 2006 – 66,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,989 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,989 miles (+2,323)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    12,989 miles
    Test number
    440888576871
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass10,666 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    10,666 miles
    Test number
    986155156662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,277 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    8,277 miles
    Test number
    462215374644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,824 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    5,824 miles
    Test number
    126587799156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass2,593 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    2,593 miles
    Test number
    927560352098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass353 miles (-98,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    353 miles
    Test number
    792815788939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass98,889 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,889 miles
    Test number
    814858375281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,858 miles (+1,067)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    656598600012
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass97,791 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    506768147404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,832 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,832 miles
    Test number
    379499513398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,082 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,082 miles
    Test number
    846486065931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,899 miles (+1,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    162504273545
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,421 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,421 miles
    Test number
    958054584228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,920 miles (+2,215)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    305894883462
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass84,705 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    125375182260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,359 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    425232811431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,415 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    773037580244
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass77,385 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,385 miles
    Test number
    722680999277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,358 miles (+2,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    941355089246
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass75,102 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    101326418369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,049 miles (+2,549)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    333353388458
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass72,500 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    124283987222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass66,703 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    240923416306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,420 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    691418946246
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L86 YUT

Does L86 YUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L86 YUT is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L86 YUT?
The MOT on L86 YUT is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L86 YUT done?
L86 YUT was recorded at 12,989 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
Has L86 YUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L86 YUT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L86 YUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L86 YUT find?
L86 YUT passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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