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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LB51 VFNMOT history

LB51 VFN is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 24 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,443 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VFN
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 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VFN was last recorded at 139,443 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,443 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,443 miles
  • 2024 – 138,809 miles
  • 2023 – 136,720 miles
  • 2022 – 133,476 miles
  • 2021 – 130,645 miles
  • 2020 – 128,576 miles
  • 2019 – 124,579 miles
  • 2018 – 120,392 miles
  • 2017 – 116,494 miles
  • 2016 – 113,232 miles
  • 2015 – 110,343 miles
  • 2014 – 108,715 miles
  • 2012 – 88,199 miles
  • 2011 – 85,298 miles
  • 2010 – 83,029 miles
  • 2008 – 81,008 miles
  • 2007 – 75,873 miles
  • 2006 – 62,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,443 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,443 miles
    Test number
    753640600560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,443 miles (+634)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,443 miles
    Test number
    642524052536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,809 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,809 miles
    Test number
    152052605112
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a minor oil leak

  4. Fail138,776 miles (+2,056)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,776 miles
    Test number
    751033064537
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a minor oil leak

  5. Pass136,720 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,720 miles
    Test number
    310093041218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,476 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,476 miles
    Test number
    622594674984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,442 miles (+2,797)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,442 miles
    Test number
    436401128117
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing by bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing by bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,645 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,645 miles
    Test number
    869942276801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,576 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,576 miles
    Test number
    447586504335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,579 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    624029142963
    • AdvisoryOffside inner track rod end has play

  11. Fail124,540 miles (+4,148)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    352634783582
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid on minimum mark
    • AdvisoryOffside inner track rod end has play

  12. Pass120,392 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,392 miles
    Test number
    278436238742
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail120,390 miles (+3,896)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,390 miles
    Test number
    323722395525
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete plate damaged (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

  14. Pass116,494 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,494 miles
    Test number
    746246864810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,488 miles (+3,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,488 miles
    Test number
    111455513648
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass113,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,232 miles
    Test number
    320361205343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,230 miles (+2,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    497597952623
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass110,343 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,343 miles
    Test number
    486279125165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,715 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    526973764186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail108,706 miles (+20,507)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,706 miles
    Test number
    925226254139
    • FailureBrake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail88,199 miles1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    129480742324
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass88,199 miles (+2,901)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,199 miles
    Test number
    646520442317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass85,298 miles (+31)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    236885941424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteCorrosion both rear lower sills/sill lips and sill drop plates/rear crossmember corroding
    • NoteGenral under body corrosion
    • NoteOil leak/coolant staining
    • NotePower steering pump damp

  24. Fail85,267 miles (+2,238)1 failure7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    296364341156
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteCorrosion both rear lower sills/sill lips and sill drop plates/rear crossmember corroding
    • NoteGenral under body corrosion
    • NoteOil level low/oil leak,coolant staining
    • NotePower steering pump damp

  25. Fail83,029 miles3 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,029 miles
    Test number
    443942730037
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on inner edge,tread wear uneven
    • NoteSigns of corrosion sill drop plates/sill lips
    • NoteSlight play in front antiroll bar mount bushes

  26. Pass83,029 miles (+2,021)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,029 miles
    Test number
    752692330065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on inner edge,tread wear uneven
    • NoteSigns of corrosion sill drop plates/sill lips
    • NoteSlight play in front antiroll bar mount bushes

  27. Pass81,008 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    262176238313
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  28. Fail81,008 miles (+5,135)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    423356738458
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  29. Pass75,873 miles (+13,849)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,873 miles
    Test number
    490133747196
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust section and mounts corroding
    • NoteSigns of fluid around power steering pump

  30. Pass62,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    314825426076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 VFN

Does LB51 VFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VFN is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VFN?
The MOT on LB51 VFN is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 VFN done?
LB51 VFN was recorded at 139,443 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has LB51 VFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VFN has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 VFN 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 VFN find?
LB51 VFN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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