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FORD

ESCORT · White

C975 HAR
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Mar 2026
First reg1 Jan 1986
Mileage17,708 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

40 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 October 2025.

PASSED · 13 Mar 2025
Test date13 Mar 2025
Expiry12 Mar 2026
Test number698875584637
Mileage17,708 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone outer trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s & o/s sills / inner sills [Has had previous welding repairs]
PASSED · 6 Feb 2024
Test date6 Feb 2024
Expiry5 Feb 2025
Test number224798470137
Mileage15,793 mi
FAILED · 29 Jan 2024
Test date29 Jan 2024
Expiry—
Test number534903251671
Mileage15,793 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryside repeaters missing not needed until April 1986
PASSED · 26 Aug 2022
Test date26 Aug 2022
Expiry25 Aug 2023
Test number128386253998
Mileage15,627 mi
PASSED · 23 Aug 2021
Test date23 Aug 2021
Expiry22 Aug 2022
Test number449604181739
Mileage15,490 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Aug 2020
Test date17 Aug 2020
Expiry16 Aug 2021
Test number953991752086
Mileage15,383 mi
PASSED · 6 Apr 2019
Test date6 Apr 2019
Expiry5 Oct 2020
Test number462661361540
Mileage15,353 mi
PASSED · 18 Nov 2017
Test date18 Nov 2017
Expiry17 Nov 2018
Test number270240526361
Mileage15,348 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2016
Test date16 Nov 2016
Expiry15 Nov 2017
Test number997008681750
Mileage15,345 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2016
Test date20 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number619381959496
Mileage15,342 mi
FailOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at front and center holed in both places (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim in 3 places (4.2.A.1a)
PASSED · 9 Sep 2015
Test date9 Sep 2015
Expiry8 Sep 2016
Test number945418147517
Mileage14,773 mi
FAILED · 9 Sep 2015
Test date9 Sep 2015
Expiry—
Test number576972521965
Mileage14,773 mi
PrsFront wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut loose (2.5.A.3c)
PrsWheel nut(s) loose n/s/f (4.2.A.1e)
PASSED · 9 May 2011
Test date9 May 2011
Expiry8 May 2012
Test number698829421126
Mileage13,477 mi
PASSED · 15 Mar 2010
Test date15 Mar 2010
Expiry14 Mar 2011
Test number200624670041
Mileage10,879 mi
FAILED · 4 Mar 2010
Test date4 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number423293160077
Mileage10,879 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 4 Mar 2009
Test date4 Mar 2009
Expiry3 Mar 2010
Test number681323169027
Mileage9,236 mi
FAILED · 23 Feb 2009
Test date23 Feb 2009
Expiry—
Test number510674059096
Mileage9,226 mi
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
FailNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FailCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
FailFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
FailRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 15 Feb 2008
Test date15 Feb 2008
Expiry14 Feb 2009
Test number513146948054
Mileage6,302 mi
PASSED · 3 Mar 2006
Test date3 Mar 2006
Expiry2 Mar 2007
Test number150272466467
Mileage82,497 mi
FAILED · 5 Sep 2005
Test date5 Sep 2005
Expiry—
Test number312298945241
Mileage82,330 mi
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
FailOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
FailSteering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enteredalternator charge warning light staying on
User Enteredoil leaks from engine and gear box