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ESCORT · White

E21L SB
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Feb 2026
First reg18 Apr 1988
Mileage92,710 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

38 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 October 2025.

PASSED · 6 Feb 2025
Test date6 Feb 2025
Expiry5 Feb 2026
Test number788625735302
Mileage92,710 mi
PASSED · 4 Jan 2024
Test date4 Jan 2024
Expiry3 Jan 2025
Test number513456964999
Mileage92,337 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2020
Test date27 Mar 2020
Expiry26 Mar 2021
Test number778129890450
Mileage92,196 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 25 Feb 2019
Test date25 Feb 2019
Expiry1 Mar 2020
Test number749506675281
Mileage91,539 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2018
Test date27 Feb 2018
Expiry1 Mar 2019
Test number131992845750
Mileage90,606 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 2 Mar 2017
Test date2 Mar 2017
Expiry1 Mar 2018
Test number135969346567
Mileage90,204 mi
Advisoryrear exhaust is touching fuel pump housing
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FAILED · 1 Mar 2017
Test date1 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number937335259514
Mileage90,204 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
FailNearside Front Inner Front suspension locking device ineffective lower arm nut (2.5.A.4)
Advisoryrear exhaust is touching fuel pump housing
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper & lower mountings (2.7.2b)
FailOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
FailNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
PASSED · 21 Sep 2015
Test date21 Sep 2015
Expiry20 Sep 2016
Test number830136003787
Mileage5,545 mi
PASSED · 16 Feb 2015
Test date16 Feb 2015
Expiry15 Feb 2016
Test number319437145001
Mileage3,394 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2014
Test date29 Jan 2014
Expiry28 Jan 2015
Test number916699624015
Mileage794 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredno passenger seats at time of test
FAILED · 17 Jan 2014
Test date17 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number185457014032
Mileage794 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredno passenger seats at time of test
PASSED · 1 Jun 2013
Test date1 Jun 2013
Expiry31 May 2014
Test number365272353181
Mileage82 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredunable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted
User Enteredsuspension lowered ;
User Enterednsr tyre slightly going out of shape ;
PASSED · 30 Aug 2011
Test date30 Aug 2011
Expiry26 Sep 2012
Test number346492541237
Mileage92,665 mi
User Enteredn/s side repeater geting loss
User Enteredoil weeping from sump
User Enteredsmall play in n/s/r wheel bearing
User Enteredbouth front floor pans rusty
User Enteredrear suspention rusty
User Enteredrear brake line rusty
User Enteredn/s/r sill rusty
PASSED · 27 Sep 2010
Test date27 Sep 2010
Expiry26 Sep 2011
Test number821890870252
Mileage92,419 mi
User Enterednumber plates poor
User Enteredbrake line clips perishing
User Enteredrear susspention rusty
FAILED · 26 Aug 2010
Test date26 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number890208630213
Mileage92,406 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Enteredfront registration plate cracked
User Enteredrear registration plate deteriorated
User Enteredfront brake discs corroded
User Enteredcentre exhaust rubber deteriorated
User Enteredslight surface corrosion to fuel lines
PASSED · 14 Jul 2009
Test date14 Jul 2009
Expiry27 Jul 2010
Test number672755799148
Mileage90,667 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 28 Jul 2008
Test date28 Jul 2008
Expiry
Test number262780818253
Mileage84,825 mi
PrsNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2008
Test date28 Jul 2008
Expiry27 Jul 2009
Test number852710118294
Mileage84,825 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2008
Test date13 May 2008
Expiry
Test number443084738133
Mileage88,928 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredAlternator and fan belt loose.
PASSED · 7 Jun 2007
Test date7 Jun 2007
Expiry6 Jun 2008
Test number794988757129
Mileage81,810 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
FAILED · 5 Jun 2007
Test date5 Jun 2007
Expiry
Test number123276957141
Mileage81,809 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
FailNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
FailOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FailOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
PASSED · 16 May 2006
Test date16 May 2006
Expiry15 May 2007
Test number281626136131
Mileage69,290 mi
User Enteredas per previous advisories
FAILED · 16 May 2006
Test date16 May 2006
Expiry
Test number622136936165
Mileage69,290 mi
FailBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
User Enteredas per previous advisories
FAILED · 9 May 2006
Test date9 May 2006
Expiry
Test number572019126151
Mileage69,264 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
User EnteredO/S/R TYRE HAS FLAT SPOT
User EnteredF/ SPOT LIGHTS LOOSE
User EnteredBRAKE &FUEL PIPES ALONG CHASSIS CABLE TIED
User EnteredN/S/F WING CORROSION
FAILED · 18 Apr 2006
Test date18 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number400798306148
Mileage68,904 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredrust holes in nearside front wing outside perscribed area and in rear pannel by boot catch.
User Enteredmodifyed exhaust system fitted original hanger not used
User Enteredplay in near side front hub area undiscovered location
User Enteredoffside rear tyre has small flat spot on tread
User Enteredfuel pump mounting rubbers spliting
FAILED · 7 Apr 2006
Test date7 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number890097996074
Mileage68,841 mi
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredoil leak
User Enteredbody kit fitted
User Enterednearside front wing corroded