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ESCORT · Red

K554 XBL
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Feb 2026
First reg26 Mar 1993
Mileage35,047 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

33 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 5 November 2025.

PASSED · 26 Feb 2025
Test date26 Feb 2025
Expiry25 Feb 2026
Test number699698103287
Mileage35,047 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill ,, body kit fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 22 Feb 2024
Test date22 Feb 2024
Expiry21 Feb 2025
Test number539654396507
Mileage35,007 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED · 3 Feb 2023
Test date3 Feb 2023
Expiry5 Feb 2024
Test number210470369480
Mileage34,879 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 2 Feb 2023
Test date2 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number553279442113
Mileage34,878 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 4 Feb 2022
Test date4 Feb 2022
Expiry5 Feb 2023
Test number489388297035
Mileage34,800 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2021
Test date5 Feb 2021
Expiry5 Feb 2022
Test number398064167046
Mileage34,570 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Feb 2020
Test date6 Feb 2020
Expiry5 Feb 2021
Test number480673092755
Mileage34,349 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and throughout also fully heavly undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all throughout covered in product (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryn/s and o/s side skirts fitted not allowing inspection
PASSED · 20 Oct 2018
Test date20 Oct 2018
Expiry19 Oct 2019
Test number748913905233
Mileage33,943 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Oct 2018
Test date16 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number669483305156
Mileage33,894 mi
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
DangerousOffside Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected brake hose insecure, fouling on lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Jul 2018
Test date20 Jul 2018
Expiry
Test number788304258269
Mileage33,884 mi
AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of rear frame & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Jul 2017
Test date23 Jul 2017
Expiry22 Jul 2018
Test number591726825720
Mileage33,170 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 7 May 2016
Test date7 May 2016
Expiry7 May 2017
Test number850126438779
Mileage102,960 mi
PASSED · 8 May 2015
Test date8 May 2015
Expiry7 May 2016
Test number889788825162
Mileage98,523 mi
User Enteredslight wheel bearing noise from the osr
User Enteredhas a crack in the os lower part of the windscreen
User Enteredslight twist to the nsf flexi
User Enterednsr flexi bracket looks to be loose
PASSED · 15 Feb 2014
Test date15 Feb 2014
Expiry14 Feb 2015
Test number915816444084
Mileage91,426 mi
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 Enteredinbalance on hand brake
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredcorrsion present under body
PASSED · 19 Oct 2012
Test date19 Oct 2012
Expiry18 Oct 2013
Test number179743892268
Mileage91,122 mi
PASSED · 27 Sep 2011
Test date27 Sep 2011
Expiry17 Oct 2012
Test number356870371251
Mileage90,318 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2010
Test date18 Oct 2010
Expiry17 Oct 2011
Test number371531590220
Mileage82,675 mi
FAILED · 5 Oct 2010
Test date5 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number120628770287
Mileage82,608 mi
FailOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 23 Jan 2008
Test date23 Jan 2008
Expiry22 Jan 2009
Test number404723828039
Mileage77,033 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 17 Jan 2008
Test date17 Jan 2008
Expiry
Test number382207918002
Mileage77,032 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2007
Test date23 Apr 2007
Expiry22 Apr 2008
Test number214383517460
Mileage74,338 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2007
Test date14 Apr 2007
Expiry
Test number884024407151
Mileage74,241 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 19 Apr 2006
Test date19 Apr 2006
Expiry18 Apr 2007
Test number410539606138
Mileage69,161 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
FAILED · 18 Apr 2006
Test date18 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number690348506108
Mileage69,161 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)