FORD

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)