FORD

ESCORT 55 D · Red

LC51 XNL

MOTExpired

MOT due23 Jan 2025

First reg1 Jan 2002

Mileage127,339 mi

TaxSORN

Tax due—

Vehicle age

24 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

FAILED · 18 Jan 2025

Test date18 Jan 2025

Expiry—

Test number645381719725

Mileage127,339 mi

MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorOffside Front Brake locking device ineffective caliper (1.1.21 (f))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 24 Jan 2024

Test date24 Jan 2024

Expiry23 Jan 2025

Test number793428611085

Mileage105,071 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

PASSED · 12 Jan 2023

Test date12 Jan 2023

Expiry18 Jan 2024

Test number604093856861

Mileage103,966 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisorycorrosion on bulkhead

Advisorycorrosion on underside

Advisorycorrosion / repairs on sills

PASSED · 19 Jan 2022

Test date19 Jan 2022

Expiry18 Jan 2023

Test number575304324991

Mileage103,657 mi

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisorybulkhead corroded

Advisoryunderside corroded

Advisorycorrosion & repairs on sills

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

FAILED · 17 Jan 2022

Test date17 Jan 2022

Expiry—

Test number296318931750

Mileage103,657 mi

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisorybulkhead corroded

Advisoryunderside corroded

Advisorycorrosion & repairs on sills

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

PASSED · 18 Jan 2021

Test date18 Jan 2021

Expiry17 Jan 2022

Test number945171240601

Mileage101,436 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 18 Jan 2021

Test date18 Jan 2021

Expiry—

Test number414873115457

Mileage101,436 mi

MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 11 Jul 2019

Test date11 Jul 2019

Expiry17 Jan 2021

Test number141717912182

Mileage100,855 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisorycorrosion on underside

Advisoryplay in offside steering rack inner joint

Advisorycorrosion & repairs on sills

FAILED · 8 Jul 2019

Test date8 Jul 2019

Expiry—

Test number283204344644

Mileage100,855 mi

DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisorycorrosion on underside

Advisoryplay in offside steering rack inner joint

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 14 Jul 2018

Test date14 Jul 2018

Expiry17 Jul 2019

Test number561616631771

Mileage97,698 mi

MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear both rear inner sills showing signs of rust

AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

PASSED · 18 Jul 2017

Test date18 Jul 2017

Expiry17 Jul 2018

Test number703401397291

Mileage83,874 mi

AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 13 Jul 2017

Test date13 Jul 2017

Expiry—

Test number210935700939

Mileage83,874 mi

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

FailFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 16 Jul 2016

Test date16 Jul 2016

Expiry15 Jul 2017

Test number757440626355

Mileage54,481 mi

AdvisoryOil leak

FAILED · 15 Jul 2016

Test date15 Jul 2016

Expiry—

Test number940528354082

Mileage54,481 mi

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryOil leak

FAILED · 7 Jul 2016

Test date7 Jul 2016

Expiry—

Test number335446800111

Mileage54,456 mi

FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

FailBody has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper- offside (6.1.C.1)

AdvisoryOil leak

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 6 Jul 2015

Test date6 Jul 2015

Expiry5 Jul 2016

Test number796647985144

Mileage45,761 mi

User Enteredcv joint noisy

FAILED · 25 Jun 2015

Test date25 Jun 2015

Expiry—

Test number737516275119

Mileage45,761 mi

FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)

FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User Enteredcv joint noisy

User Enteredfront brakes binding

PASSED · 11 Feb 2011

Test date11 Feb 2011

Expiry10 Feb 2012

Test number167132641063

Mileage45,754 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

User EnteredBattery insecure

User Enteredoffside outer sill damaged

User Enteredslight corrision underside of vechile

PASSED · 29 Dec 2008

Test date29 Dec 2008

Expiry28 Dec 2009

Test number742534368312

Mileage45,745 mi

PASSED · 14 Mar 2007

Test date14 Mar 2007

Expiry13 Mar 2008

Test number862113677070

Mileage44,536 mi

FAILED · 13 Mar 2007

Test date13 Mar 2007

Expiry—

Test number810972677005

Mileage44,536 mi

FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)

FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

User Enterednearside parking brake cable holdback spring broken