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ESCORT · White

L556 GNA
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Nov 2025
First reg21 Dec 1993
Mileage93,364 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

32 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 October 2025.

PASSED · 29 Oct 2024
Test date29 Oct 2024
Expiry16 Nov 2025
Test number461777597528
Mileage93,364 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills have slight corrosion and repairs with Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Oct 2024
Test date29 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number840395252831
Mileage93,364 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative All n/s lamps (4.4.1 (e))
MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills have slight corrosion and repairs with Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2023
Test date17 Nov 2023
Expiry16 Nov 2024
Test number757693429068
Mileage92,355 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))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
FAILED · 17 Nov 2023
Test date17 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number284101098753
Mileage92,355 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
PASSED · 10 Oct 2022
Test date10 Oct 2022
Expiry20 Oct 2023
Test number252399808585
Mileage90,154 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryouter sills corroded
FAILED · 7 Oct 2022
Test date7 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number698966291411
Mileage90,153 mi
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))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryouter sills corroded
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 Oct 2021
Test date11 Oct 2021
Expiry20 Oct 2022
Test number130579318201
Mileage87,235 mi
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 6 Oct 2021
Test date6 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number679583533115
Mileage87,222 mi
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Oct 2020
Test date21 Oct 2020
Expiry20 Oct 2021
Test number265123417487
Mileage86,019 mi
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 19 Oct 2020
Test date19 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number482546311789
Mileage86,019 mi
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2019
Test date9 Oct 2019
Expiry19 Oct 2020
Test number699590881403
Mileage83,794 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2018
Test date17 Oct 2018
Expiry19 Oct 2019
Test number145972645537
Mileage82,418 mi
FAILED · 16 Oct 2018
Test date16 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number269620695984
Mileage82,418 mi
DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Oct 2017
Test date12 Oct 2017
Expiry19 Oct 2018
Test number703102934496
Mileage80,098 mi
Advisoryfront pads low
PASSED · 20 Oct 2016
Test date20 Oct 2016
Expiry19 Oct 2017
Test number734177975822
Mileage78,714 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 19 Oct 2016
Test date19 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number639769840875
Mileage78,714 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2015
Test date15 Oct 2015
Expiry17 Oct 2016
Test number863896828398
Mileage77,677 mi
FAILED · 15 Oct 2015
Test date15 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number273240453787
Mileage77,677 mi
PrsOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 26 Sep 2014
Test date26 Sep 2014
Expiry17 Oct 2015
Test number917109664252
Mileage76,780 mi
User Enteredrear chassis getting rusty
User Enteredn/ s front drive boot damp
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredo/s sill damaged
User Enteredsteering rack slightly worn
FAILED · 25 Sep 2014
Test date25 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number175008564299
Mileage76,780 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
User Enteredrear chassis getting rusty
User Enteredn/ s front drive boot damp
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredo/s sill damaged
User Enteredsteering rack slightly worn
PASSED · 18 Oct 2013
Test date18 Oct 2013
Expiry17 Oct 2014
Test number477241893274
Mileage73,896 mi
FAILED · 8 Oct 2013
Test date8 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number967731483293
Mileage73,896 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 17 Oct 2012
Test date17 Oct 2012
Expiry16 Oct 2013
Test number127811892296
Mileage69,978 mi
User Enteredslight play to both front top strut mounts
User Enteredboth front coil springs corroded
User Enteredboth front wishbone arms rear bushes cracking
User Enteredboth rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
PASSED · 14 Oct 2011
Test date14 Oct 2011
Expiry14 Oct 2012
Test number106937381244
Mileage61,046 mi
FAILED · 14 Oct 2011
Test date14 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number809417381232
Mileage61,046 mi
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PASSED · 7 Oct 2010
Test date7 Oct 2010
Expiry14 Oct 2011
Test number802710480222
Mileage60,241 mi
AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2009
Test date15 Oct 2009
Expiry14 Oct 2010
Test number301098089479
Mileage58,921 mi
FAILED · 15 Oct 2009
Test date15 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number604488989264
Mileage58,921 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2008
Test date13 Nov 2008
Expiry10 Dec 2009
Test number451318218454
Mileage57,130 mi
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 15 Nov 2007
Test date15 Nov 2007
Expiry10 Dec 2008
Test number453509717371
Mileage55,104 mi
FAILED · 15 Nov 2007
Test date15 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number492939017480
Mileage55,104 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 14 Nov 2006
Test date14 Nov 2006
Expiry10 Dec 2007
Test number681728816351
Mileage52,540 mi
FAILED · 14 Nov 2006
Test date14 Nov 2006
Expiry
Test number294968416373
Mileage52,540 mi
FailOffside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 21 Nov 2005
Test date21 Nov 2005
Expiry10 Dec 2006
Test number982265525358
Mileage50,048 mi
AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)