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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,391 cc

R736 LDVMOT history

R736 LDV is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
49,398 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R736 LDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R736 LDV was last recorded at 49,398 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,433 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
965 miles
Average per year
1,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,398 miles
  • 2025 – 48,433 miles
  • 2024 – 47,384 miles
  • 2023 – 46,081 miles
  • 2022 – 44,806 miles
  • 2021 – 43,653 miles
  • 2020 – 42,500 miles
  • 2019 – 41,635 miles
  • 2018 – 40,855 miles
  • 2017 – 39,919 miles
  • 2016 – 38,952 miles
  • 2015 – 38,043 miles
  • 2014 – 36,413 miles
  • 2013 – 35,014 miles
  • 2012 – 33,759 miles
  • 2011 – 32,535 miles
  • 2010 – 31,539 miles
  • 2009 – 29,852 miles
  • 2008 – 28,213 miles
  • 2007 – 26,495 miles
  • 2006 – 24,359 miles
  • 2005 – 22,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,398 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLow effort recorded on foot brake on rear wheels
  • AdvisoryOff side sill corroded out side prescribed area

What MOT failures 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, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,398 miles (+965)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    822271272564
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow effort recorded on foot brake on rear wheels
    • AdvisoryOff side sill corroded out side prescribed area

  2. Pass48,433 miles (+1,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,433 miles
    Test number
    699735119648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass47,384 miles (+1,303)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    391038961675
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass46,081 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    429555507554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,806 miles (+1,153)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,806 miles
    Test number
    650986211374
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass43,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    437731005387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres over 10 years old

  7. Fail43,652 miles (+1,152)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    275825955253
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres over 10 years old

  8. Pass42,500 miles (+865)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,500 miles
    Test number
    407369243983
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass41,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    41,635 miles
    Test number
    256269250106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,633 miles (+778)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,633 miles
    Test number
    241446213450
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass40,855 miles (+936)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,855 miles
    Test number
    243008543920
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass39,919 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,919 miles
    Test number
    110261583630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,952 miles
    Test number
    585350180416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,951 miles (+908)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,951 miles
    Test number
    439159382503
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass38,043 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    356382505258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  16. Fail38,041 miles (+1,628)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,041 miles
    Test number
    326062605259
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Pass36,413 miles (+1,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,413 miles
    Test number
    346086994113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass35,014 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    248507093462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,759 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    865419792159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,535 miles (+996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,535 miles
    Test number
    337720501228
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs worn

  21. Pass31,539 miles (+1,687)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,539 miles
    Test number
    470981700242
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass29,852 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    712665699175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,213 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,213 miles
    Test number
    110067398179
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass26,495 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,495 miles
    Test number
    512764387100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,359 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,359 miles
    Test number
    630622996146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,189 miles
    Test number
    580480105223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R736 LDV

Does R736 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R736 LDV expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R736 LDV?
The MOT on R736 LDV expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R736 LDV done?
R736 LDV was recorded at 49,398 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,298 miles a year.
Has R736 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R736 LDV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R736 LDV 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 R736 LDV find?
R736 LDV failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint boot, and 2 more.

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