
Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc
LB51 FUAMOT history
LB51 FUA is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 12 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 135,042 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 FUA
- 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
- 12 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB51 FUA was last recorded at 135,042 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,862 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 180 miles
- Average per year
- 5,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,042 miles
- 2024 – 134,862 miles
- 2023 – 133,519 miles
- 2022 – 131,534 miles
- 2021 – 130,651 miles
- 2020 – 129,014 miles
- 2019 – 126,785 miles
- 2018 – 124,226 miles
- 2017 – 120,709 miles
- 2016 – 119,369 miles
- 2015 – 110,295 miles
- 2014 – 102,915 miles
- 2013 – 95,163 miles
- 2012 – 87,697 miles
- 2011 – 78,589 miles
- 2010 – 69,998 miles
- 2009 – 60,692 miles
- 2008 – 51,654 miles
- 2007 – 42,920 miles
- 2006 – 37,104 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing holed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear spring mountings corroded
- AdvisoryFloor,sills and underside corroded
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
General underbody corrosion.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail135,042 miles (+180)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,042 miles
- Test number
- 271977201310
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing holed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear spring mountings corroded
- AdvisoryFloor,sills and underside corroded
Pass134,862 miles (+1,343)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 134,862 miles
- Test number
- 330925217552
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated and leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear leaf spring mounting areas corroded.
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded.
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded and holed but not within a pre-scribed area.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,519 miles (+1,985)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 133,519 miles
- Test number
- 245725564714
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft boot has a small leak of grease
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear leaf spring mounting areas corroded
Pass131,534 miles (+883)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 131,534 miles
- Test number
- 575408258202
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Small leak of grease from constant velocity gaiter.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass130,651 miles (+1,637)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 130,651 miles
- Test number
- 601827331094
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,014 miles (+2,229)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 129,014 miles
- Test number
- 946351116338
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass126,785 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 126,785 miles
- Test number
- 992512165954
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,782 miles (+2,556)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,782 miles
- Test number
- 502386770057
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak around fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,226 miles (+60)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 124,226 miles
- Test number
- 364887205249
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all front and rear mountigs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust all system poor and rusty
- AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 20%
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all areas
Fail124,166 miles (+3,457)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,166 miles
- Test number
- 528637341254
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all front and rear mountigs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust all system poor and rusty
- AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 20%
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all areas
Pass120,709 miles (+1,340)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 120,709 miles
- Test number
- 219078179925
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all front and rear mountings (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryDampness around fuel tank areas [no visible leaks at time of test]
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust to exhaust system in places
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion in places
- AdvisoryOffside rear brakes slight grabbing
Pass119,369 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 119,369 miles
- Test number
- 118547361417
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Fail119,364 miles (+11)12 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,364 miles
- Test number
- 625998379158
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 sills (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fail119,353 miles (+9,058)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,353 miles
- Test number
- 104218292139
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leggs (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryGeneral condition represents the age of the vehicle
Pass110,295 miles (+7,380)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 110,295 miles
- Test number
- 327274965012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,915 miles (+7,752)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 102,915 miles
- Test number
- 497914834030
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust has a minor leak of gases from its downpipe area
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes are corroded in places
- NoteOffside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge (may need attention soon)
- NoteSpare wheel is missing from its carrier
Pass95,163 miles (+7,466)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 95,163 miles
- Test number
- 537528513072
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAirbag light is on
- NoteSome corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes in places
- NoteTiming belt cover is damaged
Pass87,697 miles (+9,108)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 87,697 miles
- Test number
- 606798952086
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAir bag light is flashing
- NoteOffside door mirror is slightly insecure and has a temporary repair made
- NoteTiming belt cover is damaged
Pass78,589 miles (+8,591)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 78,589 miles
- Test number
- 945458521029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir bag light is on
- NoteOffside door mirror glass has very slight damage
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Pass69,998 miles (+9,306)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 69,998 miles
- Test number
- 514859110015
- NoteOffside door mirror glass slightly damaged
- NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Pass60,692 miles (+9,038)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 60,692 miles
- Test number
- 653978539092
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
- NoteVery slight oil dampness around power steering pump
Fail51,654 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,654 miles
- Test number
- 110374728070
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass51,654 miles (+8,734)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 51,654 miles
- Test number
- 194304928039
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass42,920 miles (+5,816)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,920 miles
- Test number
- 171870647078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 37,104 miles
- Test number
- 452094176194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 FUA
- Does LB51 FUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 FUA expired on 23 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 FUA?
- The MOT on LB51 FUA expired on 23 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 FUA done?
- LB51 FUA was recorded at 135,042 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
- Has LB51 FUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 FUA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB51 FUA 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 LB51 FUA find?
- LB51 FUA failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative both; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 7 more.
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