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Ford Ecosport

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

Y31 ELWMOT history

Y31 ELW is a black diesel Ford Ecosport first used on 25 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 63,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y31 ELW black Ford Ecosport – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
63,136 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 ELW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ecosport
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 ELW was last recorded at 63,136 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,977 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,159 miles
Average per year
3,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,136 miles
  • 2025 – 60,977 miles
  • 2024 – 58,668 miles
  • 2023 – 54,459 miles
  • 2022 – 49,356 miles
  • 2021 – 43,226 miles
  • 2020 – 40,782 miles
  • 2019 – 38,375 miles
  • 2018 – 30,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,136 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer outer cover deteriated

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.

  • Rear exhaust box cover skin corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,136 miles (+2,159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,136 miles
    Test number
    427282029369
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer cover deteriated
  2. Pass60,977 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,977 miles
    Test number
    989616348167
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin peeling (Not leaking).
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail60,977 miles (+2,309)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,977 miles
    Test number
    703628758305
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin peeling (Not leaking).
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass58,668 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,668 miles
    Test number
    426732803317
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box cover skin corroded
  5. Fail58,668 miles (+4,209)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,668 miles
    Test number
    240508323058
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall to bead bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box cover skin corroded
  6. Pass54,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    213506404340
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box cover skin corroded
  7. Fail54,459 miles (+5,103)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    247679674682
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box cover skin corroded
  8. Pass49,356 miles (+6,130)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    747970951801
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower ball joint covers slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box cover skin corroded
  9. Pass43,226 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    712706909157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,782 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    483700826420
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  11. Pass38,375 miles (+7,879)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    351592567610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    846139572661
    • AdvisoryADVISE o/s & n/s cracking in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about Y31 ELW

Does Y31 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 ELW is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 ELW?
The MOT on Y31 ELW is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 ELW done?
Y31 ELW was recorded at 63,136 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
Has Y31 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 ELW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y31 ELW 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 Y31 ELW find?
Y31 ELW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front coil spring corroded; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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