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ESCORT · White

H243 UCW
MOTValid
MOT due23 Feb 2027
First reg31 Dec 1990
Mileage16,267 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

35 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 April 2026.

PASSED · 24 Feb 2026
Test date24 Feb 2026
Expiry23 Feb 2027
Test number293727761480
Mileage16,267 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to back
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2019
Test date6 Sep 2019
Expiry5 Sep 2020
Test number921996431260
Mileage16,211 mi
Advisoryplastic sill covers fitted, unable to check outer sills
FAILED · 28 Aug 2019
Test date28 Aug 2019
Expiry
Test number169406998783
Mileage16,211 mi
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryplastic sill covers fitted, unable to check outer sills
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 20 Aug 2016
Test date20 Aug 2016
Expiry31 Aug 2017
Test number569882094973
Mileage15,677 mi
Advisorybattery insecure but cant move
Advisoryn/s/f cv gaiter damaged but not leaking grease
FAILED · 20 Aug 2016
Test date20 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number723959299481
Mileage15,677 mi
Advisorybattery insecure but cant move
Advisoryn/s/f cv gaiter damaged but not leaking grease
FailFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FailDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
FailPassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2015
Test date1 Sep 2015
Expiry31 Aug 2016
Test number397634445429
Mileage14,876 mi
FAILED · 29 Aug 2015
Test date29 Aug 2015
Expiry
Test number199351245218
Mileage14,874 mi
FailFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
FailBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 24 May 2008
Test date24 May 2008
Expiry23 May 2009
Test number400295748113
Mileage13,830 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredWinscreen chipped
User EnteredSpeedo not working stuck on 80mph
User Enteredclutch pedal rubber missing
User EnteredFan belt split
User Enteredexhaust mounting rubber split
User Enteredengine oil leak
User EnteredFuel lines corroded
User EnteredRear brake pipes surface corrosion
User EnteredNearside front wishbone arm bush worn
FAILED · 19 May 2008
Test date19 May 2008
Expiry
Test number771090648149
Mileage13,806 mi
FailDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FailIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
FailRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredWinscreen chipped
User EnteredSpeedo not working stuck on 80mph
User Enteredclutch pedal rubber missing
User EnteredFan belt split
User Enteredexhaust mounting rubber split
User Enteredengine oil leak
User EnteredFuel lines corroded
User EnteredRear brake pipes surface corrosion
User EnteredNearside front wishbone arm bush worn
PASSED · 29 Mar 2007
Test date29 Mar 2007
Expiry28 Mar 2008
Test number544648787090
Mileage11,702 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User EnteredCoolant leak
FAILED · 13 Mar 2007
Test date13 Mar 2007
Expiry
Test number133692177063
Mileage11,702 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
User EnteredCoolant leak
PASSED · 1 Feb 2006
Test date1 Feb 2006
Expiry31 Jan 2007
Test number633692336030
Mileage8,225 mi
FAILED · 27 Jan 2006
Test date27 Jan 2006
Expiry
Test number134287826029
Mileage8,225 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)