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Ford Escort

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 1,753 cc

N508 LGPMOT history

N508 LGP is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 18 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 40,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
40,861 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
N508 LGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N508 LGP was last recorded at 40,861 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 7,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2009: 3,281 miles, lower than 98,836 miles on 15 Apr 2008.

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
33,216 miles · 9 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
7,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,861 miles
  • 2019 – 33,216 miles
  • 2018 – 30,799 miles
  • 2017 – 29,075 miles
  • 2016 – 27,143 miles
  • 2015 – 24,701 miles
  • 2014 – 21,159 miles
  • 2013 – 18,157 miles
  • 2012 – 14,590 miles
  • 2011 – 11,197 miles
  • 2010 – 8,174 miles
  • 2009 – 3,281 miles
  • 2008 – 98,836 miles
  • 2007 – 94,841 miles
  • 2006 – 90,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    686064145882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail40,861 miles (+7,645)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    324841685018
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass33,216 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,216 miles
    Test number
    107425402913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail33,170 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    778236873043
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass30,799 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,799 miles
    Test number
    258175856917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,075 miles (+1,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    283103999473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

  7. Pass27,143 miles (+2,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,143 miles
    Test number
    792141759526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass24,701 miles (+3,542)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,701 miles
    Test number
    518875105136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass21,159 miles (+3,002)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,159 miles
    Test number
    777110404148
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass18,157 miles (+3,567)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,157 miles
    Test number
    257779903111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass14,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,590 miles
    Test number
    427174612178
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Fail14,590 miles (+3,393)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,590 miles
    Test number
    236861812458
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  13. Pass11,197 miles (+3,023)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,197 miles
    Test number
    427335301150
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass8,174 miles (+4,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,174 miles
    Test number
    760946010124
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass3,281 miles (-95,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    3,281 miles
    Test number
    194937909177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass98,836 miles (+3,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    983166108187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass94,841 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,841 miles
    Test number
    373153817190
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass90,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    90,345 miles
    Test number
    304194116180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N508 LGP

Does N508 LGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N508 LGP expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N508 LGP?
The MOT on N508 LGP expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N508 LGP done?
N508 LGP was recorded at 40,861 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024.
Has N508 LGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N508 LGP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on N508 LGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N508 LGP find?
N508 LGP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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