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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,753 cc

LF02 FWHMOT history

LF02 FWH is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,373 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 FWH
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 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 FWH was last recorded at 117,373 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 8,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,510 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,863 miles
Average per year
4,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,373 miles
  • 2025 – 108,510 miles
  • 2024 – 99,189 miles
  • 2023 – 99,154 miles
  • 2022 – 93,996 miles
  • 2021 – 92,352 miles
  • 2019 – 92,339 miles
  • 2018 – 89,233 miles
  • 2017 – 87,650 miles
  • 2016 – 84,538 miles
  • 2015 – 80,485 miles
  • 2014 – 76,496 miles
  • 2013 – 71,400 miles
  • 2012 – 66,540 miles
  • 2011 – 61,534 miles
  • 2010 – 55,922 miles
  • 2009 – 50,847 miles
  • 2008 – 44,613 miles
  • 2007 – 37,352 miles
  • 2006 – 34,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,373 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    803843626943
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,373 miles (+8,863)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,373 miles
    Test number
    340264727649
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,510 miles (+9,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    945135203086
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,189 miles (+35)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,189 miles
    Test number
    503756423025
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,154 miles (+5,158)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    215164973947
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,996 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    624326572764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged 2x lsv-flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail93,996 miles (+1,644)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    384143725102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged 2x lsv-flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,352 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,352 miles
    Test number
    504728939023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,339 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    516924481088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,337 miles (+3,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,337 miles
    Test number
    687944709347
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass89,233 miles (+1,583)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,233 miles
    Test number
    591536094532
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear flexi brake hose ferrels corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Pass87,650 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    284367143774
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brackets (2.4.B.6d)

  13. Fail87,639 miles (+3,101)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    405970687664
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking injetors and pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brackets (2.4.B.6d)

  14. Pass84,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,538 miles
    Test number
    223520055804
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Fail84,538 miles (+4,053)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,538 miles
    Test number
    639874202603
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass80,485 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    495852495003
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

  17. Fail80,485 miles (+3,989)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    838552195017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

  18. Pass76,496 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    786363114173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • Note1,both rear wheel arches corroded 2,exhaust system corroded 3, both rear leaf spring mounting brakets corrded.

  19. Fail76,477 miles (+5,077)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,477 miles
    Test number
    446847004157
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • Note1,both rear wheel arches corroded 2,exhaust system corroded 3, both rear leaf spring mounting brakets corrded.

  20. Pass71,400 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,400 miles
    Test number
    459699693031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  21. Fail71,400 miles (+4,860)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,400 miles
    Test number
    879349293028
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge

  22. Pass66,540 miles (+5,006)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    958421912119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushs worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall slightly feathered

  23. Pass61,534 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,534 miles
    Test number
    338280211185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,922 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    243418690094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    760536309175
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  26. Pass50,847 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    920356109191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,613 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,613 miles
    Test number
    970910518145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,352 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,352 miles
    Test number
    251350717102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    104147816196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 FWH

Does LF02 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 FWH is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 FWH?
The MOT on LF02 FWH is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 FWH done?
LF02 FWH was recorded at 117,373 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,183 miles a year.
Has LF02 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 FWH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 FWH 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 LF02 FWH find?
LF02 FWH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides, and 3 more.

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