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Ford Escort

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y257 LHLMOT history

Y257 LHL is a silver diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,462 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 LHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 LHL was last recorded at 128,462 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,380 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
1,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,462 miles
  • 2025 – 128,380 miles
  • 2024 – 128,359 miles
  • 2023 – 128,267 miles
  • 2022 – 128,138 miles
  • 2021 – 128,088 miles
  • 2020 – 127,877 miles
  • 2019 – 127,696 miles
  • 2018 – 127,241 miles
  • 2017 – 126,939 miles
  • 2016 – 126,296 miles
  • 2015 – 125,421 miles
  • 2014 – 124,745 miles
  • 2013 – 124,026 miles
  • 2012 – 123,496 miles
  • 2011 – 122,885 miles
  • 2010 – 122,048 miles
  • 2009 – 120,974 miles
  • 2008 – 113,342 miles
  • 2007 – 106,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,462 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,462 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    716042118253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,380 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,380 miles
    Test number
    819561077745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,359 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    393603499868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,267 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,267 miles
    Test number
    173730394995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,138 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    180194200845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,088 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    128,088 miles
    Test number
    261097775417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,877 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,877 miles
    Test number
    657279490829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,696 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,696 miles
    Test number
    339360102276
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,241 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,241 miles
    Test number
    435247685385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,939 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,939 miles
    Test number
    357959238490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,296 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,296 miles
    Test number
    984834162399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,288 miles (+867)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,288 miles
    Test number
    825108231893
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass125,421 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,421 miles
    Test number
    197236675451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,745 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,745 miles
    Test number
    395957254001
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass124,026 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    489076353052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    758055852076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail123,496 miles (+611)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    966205152097
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass122,885 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,885 miles
    Test number
    817079221065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,048 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    122,048 miles
    Test number
    433109520065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,974 miles (+7,632)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    750470739042
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail113,342 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,342 miles
    Test number
    540345918009
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  22. Pass113,342 miles (+6,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    113,342 miles
    Test number
    841195118093
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  23. Pass106,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    106,584 miles
    Test number
    732485107030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 LHL

Does Y257 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 LHL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 LHL?
The MOT on Y257 LHL is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 LHL done?
Y257 LHL was recorded at 128,462 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,113 miles a year.
Has Y257 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 LHL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on Y257 LHL 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 Y257 LHL find?
Y257 LHL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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