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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,597 cc

N225 LGNMOT history

N225 LGN is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 17 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 36,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
36,492 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N225 LGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
17 May 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N225 LGN was last recorded at 36,492 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,471 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,492 miles
  • 2024 – 36,471 miles
  • 2023 – 36,410 miles
  • 2022 – 36,359 miles
  • 2021 – 36,224 miles
  • 2020 – 36,008 miles
  • 2019 – 35,623 miles
  • 2018 – 35,285 miles
  • 2017 – 34,799 miles
  • 2016 – 34,346 miles
  • 2015 – 34,046 miles
  • 2014 – 33,829 miles
  • 2013 – 33,510 miles
  • 2012 – 33,072 miles
  • 2011 – 32,389 miles
  • 2010 – 32,072 miles
  • 2009 – 31,621 miles
  • 2008 – 31,172 miles
  • 2007 – 30,113 miles
  • 2006 – 28,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,492 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,492 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    857542628612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,471 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    639836442531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Pass36,410 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,410 miles
    Test number
    203602543843
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass36,359 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,359 miles
    Test number
    279166709117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail36,357 miles (+133)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,357 miles
    Test number
    571301166046
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass36,224 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    696575798059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass36,008 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    610542748706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,623 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    246066770291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Fail35,623 miles (+338)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    270998461075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass35,285 miles (+486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    758611551663
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass34,799 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,799 miles
    Test number
    317308085524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass34,346 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    878477293287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,046 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,046 miles
    Test number
    957783105126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer lower sills corroded

  14. Fail34,046 miles (+217)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,046 miles
    Test number
    238173805113
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer lower sills corroded

  15. Pass33,829 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    366064704136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sill corroded

  16. Fail33,828 miles (+318)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,828 miles
    Test number
    678124704195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sill corroded

  17. Pass33,510 miles (+438)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    297332303114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass33,072 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    246073202471
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly.

  19. Fail33,072 miles (+683)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    876443802169
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly.

  20. Pass32,389 miles (+317)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,389 miles
    Test number
    645604301133
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • NoteSLIGHT CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL

  21. Pass32,072 miles (+451)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,072 miles
    Test number
    702532010181
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNear side tyre as slight cut in outer wall

  22. Pass31,621 miles (+449)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    514630019173
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly

  23. Pass31,172 miles (+1,059)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    514933518142
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills coroded slightly

  24. Pass30,113 miles (+1,407)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    540005217190
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

  25. Pass28,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    721417716138
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Questions about N225 LGN

Does N225 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N225 LGN expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N225 LGN?
The MOT on N225 LGN expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N225 LGN done?
N225 LGN was recorded at 36,492 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 403 miles a year.
Has N225 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N225 LGN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on N225 LGN 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 N225 LGN find?
N225 LGN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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