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ESCORT · White

FPM5 61V
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Mar 2026
First reg11 Dec 1979
Mileage72,029 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

46 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 June 2026.

PASSED · 5 Mar 2025
Test date5 Mar 2025
Expiry4 Mar 2026
Test number298544052616
Mileage72,029 mi
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2018
Test date10 Oct 2018
Expiry9 Oct 2019
Test number103449890844
Mileage72,009 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 4 Oct 2018
Test date4 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number244615475875
Mileage71,979 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2017
Test date26 Sep 2017
Expiry25 Sep 2018
Test number753032251222
Mileage71,970 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth outer sills heavely corrioded
FAILED · 25 Sep 2017
Test date25 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number146491380495
Mileage71,970 mi
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth outer sills heavely corrioded
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 20 May 2015
Test date20 May 2015
Expiry19 May 2016
Test number527390245104
Mileage71,965 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 18 Jun 2013
Test date18 Jun 2013
Expiry17 Jun 2014
Test number315199063100
Mileage71,952 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredOffside rear door step corroding
User EnteredOffside front compliance bush worn
User EnteredPlay in offside & nearside steering rack arms
PASSED · 27 Sep 2011
Test date27 Sep 2011
Expiry26 Sep 2012
Test number885020771248
Mileage71,934 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
FAILED · 21 Sep 2011
Test date21 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number986214561215
Mileage71,932 mi
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Enteredslight play in steering rack
PASSED · 13 Aug 2010
Test date13 Aug 2010
Expiry12 Aug 2011
Test number341225220436
Mileage71,908 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User EnteredOffside rear door step slightly corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredSlight play in nearside steering rack arm
FAILED · 12 Aug 2010
Test date12 Aug 2010
Expiry—
Test number654224120228
Mileage71,908 mi
FailNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User EnteredOffside rear door step slightly corroded
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredSlight play in nearside steering rack arm
PASSED · 11 Aug 2009
Test date11 Aug 2009
Expiry10 Aug 2010
Test number703503929299
Mileage71,807 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredloose wire under bonnet
User Enteredplay in nearside steering rack arm
FAILED · 5 Aug 2009
Test date5 Aug 2009
Expiry—
Test number942317119272
Mileage71,807 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredloose wire under bonnet
User Enteredplay in nearside steering rack arm
PASSED · 9 Jun 2008
Test date9 Jun 2008
Expiry8 Jun 2009
Test number360031968147
Mileage70,823 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredsealing rubber on fuel filler cap perishing
FAILED · 29 May 2008
Test date29 May 2008
Expiry—
Test number713610458140
Mileage70,808 mi
FailNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredsealing rubber on fuel filler cap perishing
User Enteredunable to check front nearside wheel bearing
PASSED · 5 Mar 2007
Test date5 Mar 2007
Expiry4 Mar 2008
Test number173094367079
Mileage70,718 mi
FAILED · 14 Feb 2007
Test date14 Feb 2007
Expiry—
Test number133095647031
Mileage70,706 mi
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 12 Dec 2005
Test date12 Dec 2005
Expiry11 Dec 2006
Test number353186245311
Mileage70,235 mi
FAILED · 22 Nov 2005
Test date22 Nov 2005
Expiry—
Test number780946225368
Mileage70,127 mi
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)