Ford Escort
White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc
LA51 AWFMOT history
LA51 AWF is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 18 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 106,587 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,321 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 AWF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 AWF was last recorded at 106,587 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 3,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,537 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,050 miles
- Average per year
- 3,321 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,587 miles
- 2025 – 103,537 miles
- 2024 – 99,776 miles
- 2023 – 96,777 miles
- 2022 – 93,346 miles
- 2021 – 91,290 miles
- 2020 – 89,309 miles
- 2019 – 86,682 miles
- 2018 – 82,872 miles
- 2017 – 78,240 miles
- 2016 – 74,858 miles
- 2014 – 72,995 miles
- 2012 – 70,394 miles
- 2011 – 70,019 miles
- 2010 – 65,238 miles
- 2009 – 55,502 miles
- 2008 – 51,896 miles
- 2007 – 44,791 miles
- 2006 – 38,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,587 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,587 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 106,587 miles
- Test number
- 612945313228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))
Fail106,587 miles (+3,050)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,587 miles
- Test number
- 978703532965
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))
Pass103,537 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 103,537 miles
- Test number
- 391632507846
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail103,537 miles (+3,761)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,537 miles
- Test number
- 102152656673
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,776 miles (+2,999)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,776 miles
- Test number
- 679772259608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,777 miles (+3,431)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 96,777 miles
- Test number
- 361666438306
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,346 miles (+2,056)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 93,346 miles
- Test number
- 531547431797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,290 miles (+1,981)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 91,290 miles
- Test number
- 501260522720
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,309 miles (+2,627)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 89,309 miles
- Test number
- 628947856054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,682 miles (+3,810)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,682 miles
- Test number
- 591323190315
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,872 miles (+4,632)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,872 miles
- Test number
- 790377370616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,240 miles (+3,382)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,240 miles
- Test number
- 985137763287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to nil on edges
- AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking
Pass74,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 74,858 miles
- Test number
- 809181954456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,858 miles (+1,863)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,858 miles
- Test number
- 434562954853
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,995 miles (+907)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,995 miles
- Test number
- 849313564315
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack
Pass72,088 miles (+1,694)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 72,088 miles
- Test number
- 809594414064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,394 miles (+375)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,394 miles
- Test number
- 945853762304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,019 miles (+4,269)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,019 miles
- Test number
- 136372061377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,750 miles (+512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 65,750 miles
- Test number
- 869596921043
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 65,238 miles
- Test number
- 474040750478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,238 miles (+5,337)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,238 miles
- Test number
- 994930650391
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass59,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 59,901 miles
- Test number
- 143831510051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,901 miles (+4,399)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,901 miles
- Test number
- 974201010048
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Pass55,502 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 55,502 miles
- Test number
- 684904619085
- NoteEngine mounting broken
- NoteOsr brake effort low
Fail55,502 miles (+3,606)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,502 miles
- Test number
- 623173019033
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOsr brake effort low
Pass51,896 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 51,896 miles
- Test number
- 992981128030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,882 miles (+7,091)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,882 miles
- Test number
- 691267918032
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,791 miles (+5,982)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 44,791 miles
- Test number
- 741981217091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 38,809 miles
- Test number
- 170513426423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 AWF
- Does LA51 AWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 AWF is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 AWF?
- The MOT on LA51 AWF is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 AWF done?
- LA51 AWF was recorded at 106,587 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,321 miles a year.
- Has LA51 AWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 AWF has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA51 AWF 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 LA51 AWF find?
- LA51 AWF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, and 2 more.
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