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ESCORT · Black

B855 XYS
MOTExpired
MOT due28 Jun 2026
First reg22 Aug 1984
Mileage95,850 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

41 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 7 January 2026.

PASSED · 28 Jun 2025
Test date28 Jun 2025
Expiry28 Jun 2026
Test number134635290467
Mileage95,850 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower floor pan coated
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing corroded but no sharp edges
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2024
Test date29 Jun 2024
Expiry28 Jun 2025
Test number496029200169
Mileage95,790 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower floor pan corroded slightly
Advisoryboth outer sills slightly corroded
PASSED · 22 May 2023
Test date22 May 2023
Expiry21 May 2024
Test number842422032603
Mileage95,692 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 May 2023
Test date22 May 2023
Expiry
Test number147356338026
Mileage95,679 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed emitting blue excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 Jun 2021
Test date24 Jun 2021
Expiry23 Jun 2022
Test number206093187439
Mileage94,828 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded but has no sharp edges
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 29 Jun 2019
Test date29 Jun 2019
Expiry28 Dec 2020
Test number787419864853
Mileage92,001 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 27 Jun 2018
Test date27 Jun 2018
Expiry26 Jun 2019
Test number424844858715
Mileage84,105 mi
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness
FAILED · 16 Jun 2018
Test date16 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number777466363636
Mileage84,086 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside ball joint has slight play
Advisoryslight play both rear wheel bearings
MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 28 Mar 2014
Test date28 Mar 2014
Expiry27 Mar 2015
Test number348587984079
Mileage79,448 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNearside front to rear brake pipe covered with underseal cannot full inspect.
User EnteredFuel tank has signs of old leak, but dry at time of test
FAILED · 19 Mar 2014
Test date19 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number968878074096
Mileage79,436 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredNearside front to rear brake pipe covered with underseal cannot full inspect.
User EnteredFuel tank has signs of old leak, but dry at time of test
PASSED · 20 Mar 2013
Test date20 Mar 2013
Expiry19 Mar 2014
Test number516129473008
Mileage77,498 mi
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enterednear side rear wheel arch corroded vehicle has being undersealed
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 12 Mar 2013
Test date12 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number909941273048
Mileage77,494 mi
FailOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
User Enteredbattry inscure
User Enterednear side rear wheel arch corroded vehicle has being undersealed
PASSED · 15 Sep 2011
Test date15 Sep 2011
Expiry14 Sep 2012
Test number626158851200
Mileage75,533 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 18 Feb 2010
Test date18 Feb 2010
Expiry19 Feb 2011
Test number591779640019
Mileage68,972 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2009
Test date20 Feb 2009
Expiry19 Feb 2010
Test number851361759089
Mileage62,098 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2009
Test date18 Feb 2009
Expiry
Test number762209149084
Mileage62,098 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
PASSED · 25 Oct 2007
Test date25 Oct 2007
Expiry24 Oct 2008
Test number171428097241
Mileage65,579 mi
FAILED · 24 Oct 2007
Test date24 Oct 2007
Expiry
Test number623347697298
Mileage65,579 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
FailBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)