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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LB51 FXSMOT history

LB51 FXS is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 24 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,060 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 FXS
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
24 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 FXS was last recorded at 164,060 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2011: 60,956 miles, lower than 128,440 miles on 10 Jun 2010.

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
159,091 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,969 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,060 miles
  • 2024 – 159,091 miles
  • 2023 – 159,042 miles
  • 2021 – 159,020 miles
  • 2020 – 157,369 miles
  • 2019 – 152,131 miles
  • 2018 – 151,367 miles
  • 2017 – 148,918 miles
  • 2016 – 95,671 miles
  • 2014 – 94,989 miles
  • 2013 – 81,926 miles
  • 2012 – 71,060 miles
  • 2011 – 60,968 miles
  • 2010 – 128,440 miles
  • 2009 – 107,863 miles
  • 2008 – 93,825 miles
  • 2007 – 75,145 miles
  • 2006 – 38,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,060 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,060 miles (+4,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,060 miles
    Test number
    470715478308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  2. Pass159,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,091 miles
    Test number
    346010248071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndercar coated in underseal

  3. Fail159,091 miles (+49)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,091 miles
    Test number
    835105348586
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndercar coated in underseal

  4. Pass159,042 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,042 miles
    Test number
    863876375603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,020 miles
    Test number
    498567496053
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,015 miles (+1,646)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,015 miles
    Test number
    358250119381
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,369 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,369 miles
    Test number
    391444941456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,131 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,131 miles
    Test number
    170012302110
    • AdvisoryHEAVY UNDERSEALING TO INNER SILLS BATTERY TRAY CORRODED EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES

  9. Pass151,367 miles (+2,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,367 miles
    Test number
    836238850599
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

  10. Pass148,918 miles (+53,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,918 miles
    Test number
    912778290603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,671 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    219381582560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,989 miles (+13,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,989 miles
    Test number
    765865764345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,926 miles (+10,866)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    888075443104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    467557972190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail71,060 miles (+10,092)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    657317072189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,968 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,968 miles
    Test number
    657657231183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,956 miles (-67,484)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    198283431124
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass128,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    128,440 miles
    Test number
    484621260117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail128,440 miles (+20,577)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,440 miles
    Test number
    423609650115
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass107,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,863 miles
    Test number
    154324669145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,863 miles (+14,038)6 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,863 miles
    Test number
    291703969101
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass93,825 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    490639998032
    • NoteFront and rear numberplates deteriorated
    • NoteSlight corrosion nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight freeplay offside steering rack

  23. Fail93,825 miles (+18,680)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    631809398058
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront and rear numberplates deteriorated
    • NoteSlight corrosion nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight freeplay offside steering rack

  24. Pass75,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    123145597407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,145 miles (+36,748)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    323685897056
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  26. Pass38,397 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    333428386080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,369 miles8 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    591567486027
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LB51 FXS

Does LB51 FXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 FXS is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 FXS?
The MOT on LB51 FXS is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 FXS done?
LB51 FXS was recorded at 164,060 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has LB51 FXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 FXS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 FXS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 FXS find?
LB51 FXS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, and 3 more.

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