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ESCORT · Red

H977 OPW
MOTValid
MOT due4 Nov 2026
First reg1 Aug 1990
Mileage82,744 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

35 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 15 March 2026.

PASSED · 5 Nov 2025
Test date5 Nov 2025
Expiry4 Nov 2026
Test number820329018304
Mileage82,744 mi
PASSED · 22 Apr 2024
Test date22 Apr 2024
Expiry3 May 2025
Test number522217180426
Mileage80,591 mi
FAILED · 15 Mar 2024
Test date15 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number116335527744
Mileage80,578 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and in front of rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryunderneath heavily undersealed
PASSED · 4 May 2023
Test date4 May 2023
Expiry3 May 2024
Test number977669173050
Mileage78,344 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 25 Apr 2022
Test date25 Apr 2022
Expiry25 Apr 2023
Test number922243053837
Mileage74,116 mi
PASSED · 26 Apr 2021
Test date26 Apr 2021
Expiry25 Apr 2022
Test number677734133160
Mileage67,312 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryoffside front floor corroded
AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Advisorynearside rear light lense damaged
PASSED · 7 Jul 2015
Test date7 Jul 2015
Expiry30 Jul 2016
Test number627158385186
Mileage65,871 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 3 Jul 2015
Test date3 Jul 2015
Expiry
Test number998154085155
Mileage65,870 mi
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 31 Jul 2014
Test date31 Jul 2014
Expiry30 Jul 2015
Test number845842914223
Mileage63,306 mi
FAILED · 25 Jun 2014
Test date25 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number285696674474
Mileage63,306 mi
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 11 Jun 2013
Test date11 Jun 2013
Expiry29 Jun 2014
Test number869682663127
Mileage62,003 mi
FAILED · 8 Jun 2013
Test date8 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number947739953123
Mileage62,001 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 8 Jun 2012
Test date8 Jun 2012
Expiry29 Jun 2013
Test number267040162406
Mileage57,423 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 30 Jun 2011
Test date30 Jun 2011
Expiry29 Jun 2012
Test number727301381165
Mileage57,170 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 13 Aug 2010
Test date13 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number281665020220
Mileage57,127 mi
FailOffside 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)
Failfront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredfront brake pipes heavily greased
PASSED · 1 Jul 2009
Test date1 Jul 2009
Expiry28 Jul 2010
Test number701382689170
Mileage55,094 mi
User Enteredo/s inner sill corroding
User Enteredo/s outer sill corroding
FAILED · 29 Jun 2009
Test date29 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number310090089114
Mileage55,062 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredo/s inner sill corroding
User Enteredo/s outer sill corroding
PASSED · 30 Jun 2008
Test date30 Jun 2008
Expiry28 Jul 2009
Test number230742688136
Mileage52,392 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 2 Jul 2007
Test date2 Jul 2007
Expiry28 Jul 2008
Test number751303687170
Mileage51,072 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
User Enteredsills rear corroding
PASSED · 3 Jul 2006
Test date3 Jul 2006
Expiry28 Jul 2007
Test number740534786121
Mileage50,574 mi