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FORD

ESCORT GHIA I · Green

M52M PK
FORD M52M PK
MOTValid
MOT due3 Mar 2027
First reg1 May 1995
Mileage71,570 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

31 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 June 2026.

PASSED · 27 Feb 2026
Test date27 Feb 2026
Expiry3 Mar 2027
Test number748041421331
Mileage71,570 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded lower sill area
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf around arch area (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2025
Test date4 Mar 2025
Expiry3 Mar 2026
Test number839926844050
Mileage69,762 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorycorrosion present on rear suspension components
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside corrosion present on outer sill
AdvisoryNearside corrosion present on outer sill
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 27 Feb 2025
Test date27 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number676642901634
Mileage69,757 mi
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisorycorrosion present on rear suspension components
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside corrosion present on outer sill
AdvisoryNearside corrosion present on outer sill
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 24 Feb 2024
Test date24 Feb 2024
Expiry23 Feb 2025
Test number357673786222
Mileage66,383 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 21 Feb 2024
Test date21 Feb 2024
Expiry
Test number856283986432
Mileage66,379 mi
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Feb 2023
Test date24 Feb 2023
Expiry23 Feb 2024
Test number840886769062
Mileage62,313 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 22 Feb 2023
Test date22 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number234924655763
Mileage62,313 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryEXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE
MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 19 Feb 2022
Test date19 Feb 2022
Expiry18 Feb 2023
Test number304286050781
Mileage57,604 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryN/s/r inner and outer sill corroded
AdvisoryO/s/r inner and outer sill corroded
FAILED · 14 Feb 2022
Test date14 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number927526829396
Mileage57,032 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryN/s/r inner and outer sill corroded
AdvisoryO/s/r inner and outer sill corroded
MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Brake lights and rear Fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 31 Oct 2020
Test date31 Oct 2020
Expiry30 Oct 2021
Test number163567814733
Mileage52,446 mi
FAILED · 31 Oct 2020
Test date31 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number900373299976
Mileage52,446 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2019
Test date26 Oct 2019
Expiry25 Oct 2020
Test number893046733494
Mileage48,726 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 26 Oct 2019
Test date26 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number723389896830
Mileage48,722 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Oct 2018
Test date23 Oct 2018
Expiry22 Oct 2019
Test number817972598080
Mileage44,300 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 20 Oct 2018
Test date20 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number406442035415
Mileage44,285 mi
MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 3 Jul 2017
Test date3 Jul 2017
Expiry2 Jul 2018
Test number120806328389
Mileage38,120 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
FAILED · 1 Jul 2017
Test date1 Jul 2017
Expiry
Test number105019997665
Mileage38,120 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
PASSED · 12 Jan 2016
Test date12 Jan 2016
Expiry13 Jan 2017
Test number914649761322
Mileage33,803 mi
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)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in Tyre
FAILED · 12 Jan 2016
Test date12 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number110106795545
Mileage33,803 mi
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)
PrsNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount insecure (7.1.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in Tyre
PASSED · 14 Jan 2015
Test date14 Jan 2015
Expiry13 Jan 2016
Test number838514215081
Mileage24,805 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredbattery insecure but not likly to fall out
FAILED · 3 Mar 2014
Test date3 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number597442164000
Mileage17,466 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2014
Test date3 Mar 2014
Expiry2 Mar 2015
Test number327882364025
Mileage17,466 mi
PASSED · 30 Jan 2013
Test date30 Jan 2013
Expiry30 Jan 2014
Test number819900933019
Mileage16,263 mi
User Enteredoffside rear light unit slightly damaged
User Enteredlight corrosion under vehicle
FAILED · 29 Jan 2013
Test date29 Jan 2013
Expiry
Test number119349423493
Mileage16,260 mi
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredoffside rear light unit slightly damaged
User Enteredlight corrosion under vehicle
PASSED · 31 Jan 2012
Test date31 Jan 2012
Expiry30 Jan 2013
Test number906891832071
Mileage15,162 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredcorrosion in both bodysills
User Enteredgeneral under vehicle corrosion
User Enteredslight body damage
PASSED · 25 Jan 2011
Test date25 Jan 2011
Expiry27 Jan 2012
Test number115455421448
Mileage14,507 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2010
Test date28 Jan 2010
Expiry27 Jan 2011
Test number553638220015
Mileage13,717 mi
FAILED · 27 Jan 2010
Test date27 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number472217420009
Mileage13,699 mi
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
PASSED · 28 Jan 2009
Test date28 Jan 2009
Expiry27 Jan 2010
Test number761378929080
Mileage13,195 mi
PASSED · 23 Jan 2008
Test date23 Jan 2008
Expiry25 Jan 2009
Test number282423828049
Mileage12,465 mi
PASSED · 26 Jan 2007
Test date26 Jan 2007
Expiry25 Jan 2008
Test number570406327017
Mileage11,970 mi