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Ford Escort

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T561 LAHMOT history

T561 LAH is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,705 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 LAH was last recorded at 69,705 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,694 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,705 miles
  • 2024 – 67,039 miles
  • 2023 – 64,042 miles
  • 2022 – 61,055 miles
  • 2021 – 57,514 miles
  • 2020 – 53,085 miles
  • 2019 – 46,150 miles
  • 2018 – 36,453 miles
  • 2017 – 29,889 miles
  • 2016 – 21,768 miles
  • 2015 – 13,223 miles
  • 2014 – 3,638 miles
  • 2013 – 3,569 miles
  • 2012 – 3,519 miles
  • 2011 – 3,446 miles
  • 2010 – 3,275 miles
  • 2009 – 2,841 miles
  • 2008 – 2,594 miles
  • 2007 – 2,148 miles
  • 2006 – 2,002 miles
  • 2005 – 1,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,705 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,705 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,705 miles
    Test number
    222105216807
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,694 miles (+2,655)14 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    296684616125
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,039 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    147260541644
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS VHSC,,REAR X-MEMBER VHSC,,,,NSR & OSR CHASIS SECTIONS,,,,AGE=25 YR OLD ETC ETC (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,036 miles (+2,994)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    981336237875
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS VHSC,,REAR X-MEMBER VHSC,,,,NSR & OSR CHASIS SECTIONS,,,,AGE=25 YR OLD ETC ETC (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,042 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    812224881864
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory24 YR OLD ETC ETC,,,((3,00-default)),,,165/13 x 4,,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os outer sills vvhsc-24 yr old etc etc, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail64,042 miles (+2,987)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    452514884212
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory24 YR OLD ETC ETC,,,((3,00-default)),,,165/13 x 4,,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os outer sills vvhsc-24 yr old etc etc, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass61,055 miles (+3,541)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    909887591446
    • Advisory((3,00-DEFAULT)),23 YR OLD ETC,,165/13 X 4
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS O/SILLS VHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass57,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    870523285901
    • Advisory((3,00)) 165/13 X 4,,
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged FRAYING (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF O/SILLS VHSC (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail57,514 miles (+4,429)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    651495132343
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Advisory((3,00)) 165/13 X 4,,
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged FRAYING (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF O/SILLS VHSC (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass53,085 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    110016656242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,082 miles (+6,932)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,082 miles
    Test number
    285319350792
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  12. Pass46,150 miles (+9,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    341323539289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass36,453 miles (+6,564)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,453 miles
    Test number
    744336826333
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOther passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  14. Pass29,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    293017214627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,889 miles (+8,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    861142084189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,768 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,768 miles
    Test number
    736138755904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,223 miles (+9,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,223 miles
    Test number
    586686735204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,638 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    3,638 miles
    Test number
    379320044444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,569 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    3,569 miles
    Test number
    568427713256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass3,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    3,519 miles
    Test number
    586592822210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail3,519 miles (+73)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,519 miles
    Test number
    359484912436
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracked

  22. Pass3,446 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    3,446 miles
    Test number
    357305011294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,275 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    3,275 miles
    Test number
    754214510285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,841 miles (+247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,841 miles
    Test number
    841175319225
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyres cracked

  25. Pass2,594 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    2,594 miles
    Test number
    331687918273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass2,148 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    2,148 miles
    Test number
    353883017442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,002 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    2,002 miles
    Test number
    714874616202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass1,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    1,950 miles
    Test number
    172103715230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T561 LAH

Does T561 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T561 LAH is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T561 LAH?
The MOT on T561 LAH is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T561 LAH done?
T561 LAH was recorded at 69,705 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,196 miles a year.
Has T561 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 LAH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T561 LAH 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 T561 LAH find?
T561 LAH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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