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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LB51 GRUMOT history

LB51 GRU is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
115,805 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 GRU
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
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 GRU was last recorded at 115,805 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,685 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
4,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,805 miles
  • 2023 – 115,685 miles
  • 2022 – 115,524 miles
  • 2021 – 113,305 miles
  • 2020 – 110,356 miles
  • 2019 – 106,943 miles
  • 2018 – 103,184 miles
  • 2017 – 99,609 miles
  • 2016 – 94,386 miles
  • 2015 – 88,884 miles
  • 2013 – 77,890 miles
  • 2012 – 71,635 miles
  • 2011 – 65,124 miles
  • 2010 – 59,609 miles
  • 2009 – 56,825 miles
  • 2008 – 54,236 miles
  • 2007 – 48,233 miles
  • 2006 – 38,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,805 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLeaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,805 miles (+120)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,805 miles
    Test number
    136797509870
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,685 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    498232344821
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,685 miles (+161)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    821489635415
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,524 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    373382535416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,305 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,305 miles
    Test number
    972083638404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,356 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,356 miles
    Test number
    635182608773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,943 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    359053567829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,184 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,184 miles
    Test number
    390548301313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,609 miles (+5,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    378435562836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass94,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    132315374612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail94,386 miles (+5,502)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    223180638764
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass88,884 miles (+10,994)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,884 miles
    Test number
    378208605164
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass77,890 miles (+6,255)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,890 miles
    Test number
    556814353163
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear break pipes rusty
    • NoteRear handbreak outer cover rusty

  14. Pass71,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    426474462179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,635 miles (+6,511)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    448124362129
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,124 miles (+5,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    865518211126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass59,609 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    333408010109
    • NoteO/s/f lower radiator support frame insecure

  18. Fail59,606 miles (+2,781)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    294906810414
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteO/s/f lower radiator support frame insecure

  19. Pass56,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    333227329129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,825 miles (+2,589)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    514607129126
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass54,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    323259928173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail54,236 miles (+6,003)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    600839828158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass48,233 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    991576037122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    173126136141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,884 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,884 miles
    Test number
    993775936158
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F ENGINE MOUNTING BROKEN

Questions about LB51 GRU

Does LB51 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 GRU expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 GRU?
The MOT on LB51 GRU expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 GRU done?
LB51 GRU was recorded at 115,805 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 4,256 miles a year.
Has LB51 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 GRU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 GRU 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 GRU find?
LB51 GRU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; hydraulic leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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