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Ford Ecosport

Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 998 cc

L8 CHLMOT history

L8 CHL is a silver petrol Ford Ecosport first used on 29 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 62,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L8 CHL silver Ford Ecosport – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ecosport, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,582 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ecosport
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CHL was last recorded at 62,582 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,532 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
6,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,582 miles
  • 2025 – 55,833 miles
  • 2024 – 49,343 miles
  • 2023 – 41,491 miles
  • 2022 – 33,193 miles
  • 2021 – 24,921 miles
  • 2020 – 20,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,582 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,582 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    145997250295
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail62,532 miles (+6,699)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    172612143605
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass55,833 miles (+6,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    122033349139
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded.
  4. Pass49,343 miles (+7,852)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,343 miles
    Test number
    729435316835
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass41,491 miles (+8,298)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    339068281024
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass33,193 miles (+8,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,193 miles
    Test number
    427625890179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass24,921 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,921 miles
    Test number
    922678156428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,919 miles
    Test number
    448970706962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L8 CHL

Does L8 CHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CHL is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CHL?
The MOT on L8 CHL is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CHL done?
L8 CHL was recorded at 62,582 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
Has L8 CHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CHL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 CHL 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 L8 CHL find?
L8 CHL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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