Ford Escort
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
V53 LOAMOT history
V53 LOA is a red diesel Ford Escort first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 6,494 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 6,494 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 LOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 LOA was last recorded at 6,494 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Sept 2021: 1,949 miles, lower than 99,215 miles on 14 Sept 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 6,494 miles · 17 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 6,494 miles
- 2023 – 5,728 miles
- 2022 – 4,128 miles
- 2021 – 1,973 miles
- 2020 – 99,215 miles
- 2019 – 96,282 miles
- 2018 – 93,361 miles
- 2017 – 90,429 miles
- 2016 – 86,534 miles
- 2015 – 83,196 miles
- 2014 – 79,318 miles
- 2013 – 75,284 miles
- 2012 – 70,665 miles
- 2011 – 66,105 miles
- 2010 – 61,452 miles
- 2009 – 57,393 miles
- 2008 – 52,001 miles
- 2007 – 47,364 miles
- 2006 – 42,989 miles
- 2005 – 37,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass6,494 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
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.
Under vehicle corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear tyre tread distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear inner sills corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass6,494 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 6,494 miles
- Test number
- 979324341468
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail6,494 miles (+766)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,494 miles
- Test number
- 460261637580
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass5,728 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 5,728 miles
- Test number
- 763133060894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,128 miles (+2,155)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 4,128 miles
- Test number
- 838492322362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,973 miles (+24)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 1,973 miles
- Test number
- 433853653244
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail1,949 miles (-97,266)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,949 miles
- Test number
- 161155698512
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass99,215 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 99,215 miles
- Test number
- 744582346656
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass96,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 96,282 miles
- Test number
- 944538865509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,279 miles (+2,918)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,279 miles
- Test number
- 448475870676
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,361 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 93,361 miles
- Test number
- 470079805088
- MinorBrake hose slightly chafed both rear brake flexi pipes deteriated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn out ofshape
- AdvisoryFront reg plate deteriated
Fail93,361 miles (+2,932)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,361 miles
- Test number
- 549834056877
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorBrake hose slightly chafed both rear brake flexi pipes deteriated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn out ofshape
- AdvisoryFront reg plate deteriated
Pass90,429 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,429 miles
- Test number
- 274668365173
- AdvisoryRear tyres tread distorted
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
Pass86,534 miles (+119)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,534 miles
- Test number
- 500005499781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread distorted
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
Fail86,415 miles (+3,219)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,415 miles
- Test number
- 254035672938
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread distorted
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
Pass83,196 miles (+3,878)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 83,196 miles
- Test number
- 263786248594
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wheel arch corroded
Pass79,318 miles (+4,034)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 79,318 miles
- Test number
- 375105064292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,284 miles (+4,619)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 75,284 miles
- Test number
- 546909553260
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront floors corroded
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge
- NoteInner and outer sills corroded
Pass70,665 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 70,665 miles
- Test number
- 355568162410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,105 miles (+4,653)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 66,105 miles
- Test number
- 326522061445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass61,452 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 61,452 miles
- Test number
- 893073560278
- 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 rear hand brake outer casing worn
Fail61,449 miles (+4,056)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,449 miles
- Test number
- 881683460239
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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 rear hand brake outer casing worn
Pass57,393 miles (+5,392)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,393 miles
- Test number
- 300880569414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,001 miles (+4,637)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,001 miles
- Test number
- 453646768292
- NoteSome tread distortion noted on rear tyres
Pass47,364 miles (+4,375)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 47,364 miles
- Test number
- 644537967214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,989 miles (+5,033)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,989 miles
- Test number
- 341428266282
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteF O S TYRE HAS MINOR SPLITS ON BOTH SIDEWALLS
Pass37,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 37,956 miles
- Test number
- 502209765248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V53 LOA
- Does V53 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V53 LOA expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V53 LOA?
- The MOT on V53 LOA expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V53 LOA done?
- V53 LOA was recorded at 6,494 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has V53 LOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 LOA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on V53 LOA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V53 LOA find?
- V53 LOA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside front; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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