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Ford Escort

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

V701 LCYMOT history

V701 LCY is a blue petrol Ford Escort first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 42,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2024
Mileage
42,762 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V701 LCY was last recorded at 42,762 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,898 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
864 miles
Average per year
1,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 42,762 miles
  • 2023 – 41,898 miles
  • 2022 – 41,266 miles
  • 2021 – 40,724 miles
  • 2020 – 40,418 miles
  • 2019 – 39,535 miles
  • 2018 – 38,660 miles
  • 2017 – 37,094 miles
  • 2016 – 36,086 miles
  • 2015 – 35,169 miles
  • 2014 – 34,140 miles
  • 2013 – 32,803 miles
  • 2012 – 31,263 miles
  • 2011 – 29,724 miles
  • 2010 – 27,665 miles
  • 2009 – 25,465 miles
  • 2008 – 23,164 miles
  • 2007 – 20,941 miles
  • 2006 – 18,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail42,762 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO & Lambda readings excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, 5cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 24cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, 6cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 28cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail42,762 miles (+864)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,762 miles
    Test number
    558635965774
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO & Lambda readings excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, 5cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 24cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, 6cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 28cm from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass41,898 miles (+632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    659809953116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrossion

  3. Pass41,266 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,266 miles
    Test number
    733904575951
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail41,263 miles (+539)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,263 miles
    Test number
    162764384315
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass40,724 miles (+306)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,724 miles
    Test number
    253845882496
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass40,418 miles (+883)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    629030177432
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass39,535 miles (+875)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    952872555040
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    896897572564
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail38,660 miles (+1,566)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    597493545184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass37,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    898163579600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis poor condition

  11. Fail37,094 miles (+1,008)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    604300461752
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis poor condition

  12. Pass36,086 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,086 miles
    Test number
    527531595567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,169 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    498360335078
    • NoteAdvise os outer sill holed and corroded
    • NoteAdvise osr tyre wearing on edges 195/50/15
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  14. Fail35,169 miles (+1,029)1 dangerous4 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    827120935012
    • DangerousExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise os outer sill holed and corroded
    • NoteAdvise osr tyre wearing on edges 195/50/15
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  15. Pass34,140 miles (+1,337)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    866810734085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise outer sills poor condition
    • NoteAdvise slight blow on centre exhaust
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  16. Pass32,803 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    228192133016
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail32,803 miles (+1,540)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    719951933018
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass31,263 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,263 miles
    Test number
    139670132080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,251 miles (+1,527)3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,251 miles
    Test number
    279555822032
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass29,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,724 miles
    Test number
    226478021013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail29,724 miles (+2,059)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,724 miles
    Test number
    328778821080
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,665 miles
    Test number
    770120830024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,665 miles (+2,200)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,665 miles
    Test number
    951180130064
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass25,465 miles (+2,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    943970129059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail23,164 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,164 miles
    Test number
    160650118068
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,164 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,164 miles
    Test number
    184520018023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,941 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,941 miles
    Test number
    733543727074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,413 miles
    Test number
    453031216038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,413 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,413 miles
    Test number
    130561116048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V701 LCY

Does V701 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V701 LCY expired on 25 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V701 LCY?
The MOT on V701 LCY expired on 25 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V701 LCY done?
V701 LCY was recorded at 42,762 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 1,335 miles a year.
Has V701 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 LCY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V701 LCY 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 V701 LCY find?
V701 LCY failed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed co & lambda readings excessively high; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, 5cm from suspension mount; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 24cm from suspension mount, and 5 more.

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