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Ford Escort

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T252 LBLMOT history

T252 LBL is a red petrol Ford Escort first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,075 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 LBL was last recorded at 104,075 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,932 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,143 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,075 miles
  • 2025 – 97,932 miles
  • 2024 – 92,187 miles
  • 2023 – 83,068 miles
  • 2022 – 79,449 miles
  • 2019 – 78,031 miles
  • 2018 – 76,988 miles
  • 2017 – 76,050 miles
  • 2016 – 74,992 miles
  • 2015 – 73,648 miles
  • 2014 – 72,582 miles
  • 2013 – 71,793 miles
  • 2012 – 71,154 miles
  • 2011 – 69,737 miles
  • 2010 – 68,778 miles
  • 2009 – 66,902 miles
  • 2008 – 65,367 miles
  • 2006 – 58,072 miles
  • 2005 – 48,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,075 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,075 miles (+6,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,075 miles
    Test number
    929396774864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,932 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    441228170852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,187 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    320498047650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail92,187 miles (+9,119)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    852297517301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,068 miles
    Test number
    515794983599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,068 miles (+3,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,068 miles
    Test number
    823738096118
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,449 miles (+1,418)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    175081167088
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror loose

  8. Pass78,031 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,031 miles
    Test number
    830194538575
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass76,988 miles (+938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,988 miles
    Test number
    422456006982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges also small cuts in treads

  10. Pass76,050 miles (+1,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    220659966706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass74,992 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    998523035602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,648 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    418286265123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,582 miles (+789)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    226958864123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteO/s/r o/s/f n/s/f starting to perish

  14. Pass71,793 miles (+639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    137757553159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass71,154 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    735673142123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    696754921113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,737 miles (+959)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,737 miles
    Test number
    339874321150
    • FailureInner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteN/s/r rear brake pipe rusty o/s/r pipe rusty .wiper blades worn.rusty fuel filter rusty .reqs brake fluld change.

  18. Pass68,778 miles (+1,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,778 miles
    Test number
    564163210183
    • NoteRear valance corroded

  19. Pass66,902 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,902 miles
    Test number
    823220979040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,367 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    611822478049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,347 miles (+7,275)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    153186468019
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass58,072 miles (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    493065136391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    173233665390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 LBL

Does T252 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 LBL is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 LBL?
The MOT on T252 LBL is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 LBL done?
T252 LBL was recorded at 104,075 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has T252 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 LBL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T252 LBL 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 T252 LBL find?
T252 LBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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