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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LA51 LPUMOT history

LA51 LPU is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,928 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LPU was last recorded at 79,928 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,600 miles · 15 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
5,328 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,928 miles
  • 2019 – 74,600 miles
  • 2017 – 74,412 miles
  • 2016 – 69,484 miles
  • 2015 – 67,071 miles
  • 2014 – 64,633 miles
  • 2013 – 62,478 miles
  • 2012 – 58,429 miles
  • 2011 – 56,280 miles
  • 2010 – 50,823 miles
  • 2009 – 46,958 miles
  • 2008 – 41,769 miles
  • 2007 – 34,857 miles
  • 2006 – 30,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    175967429406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,928 miles (+5,328)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    296121589757
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    426326859780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail74,600 miles (+188)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    210354984691
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass74,412 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    915946765914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    101707399393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,484 miles (+2,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    755977314701
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

  8. Pass67,071 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    668976525143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    308243234144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,633 miles (+2,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,633 miles
    Test number
    529997224124
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  11. Pass62,478 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    157132103120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,429 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    225518502480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,280 miles
    Test number
    528861211183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,280 miles (+5,457)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,280 miles
    Test number
    269868901405
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass50,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    113372580475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,823 miles (+3,865)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    894132780037
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass46,958 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,958 miles
    Test number
    364279079094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,769 miles (+6,912)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,769 miles
    Test number
    443489258098
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  19. Pass34,857 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    130773047477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    423170366068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,186 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    910040746018
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Questions about LA51 LPU

Does LA51 LPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LPU is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LPU?
The MOT on LA51 LPU is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 LPU done?
LA51 LPU was recorded at 79,928 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has LA51 LPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LPU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 LPU 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 LPU find?
LA51 LPU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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