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ESCORT · Green

P307 KAR
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Nov 2025
First reg30 Dec 1996
Mileage91,012 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

29 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 January 2026.

FAILED · 9 Jan 2026
Test date9 Jan 2026
Expiry—
Test number694600365168
Mileage91,012 mi
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))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
FAILED · 5 Jan 2026
Test date5 Jan 2026
Expiry—
Test number563669925391
Mileage90,982 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded within brackets/clips
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2025
Test date17 Dec 2025
Expiry—
Test number993680439753
Mileage90,443 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded within brackets/clips
PASSED · 28 Nov 2024
Test date28 Nov 2024
Expiry27 Nov 2025
Test number575190499951
Mileage80,782 mi
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements.
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 25 Nov 2024
Test date25 Nov 2024
Expiry—
Test number561532892504
Mileage80,779 mi
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Jul 2024
Test date11 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number897561423801
Mileage80,777 mi
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable To Check Wheel Bearing (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust silencer insecure Back Box Is Missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Jul 2023
Test date20 Jul 2023
Expiry19 Jul 2024
Test number563234875025
Mileage77,876 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Are Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Jul 2023
Test date19 Jul 2023
Expiry—
Test number200789738051
Mileage77,846 mi
MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Are Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 30 Jun 2023
Test date30 Jun 2023
Expiry—
Test number484519232837
Mileage77,468 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Jun 2022
Test date30 Jun 2022
Expiry29 Jun 2023
Test number375811127522
Mileage69,329 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 28 Jun 2022
Test date28 Jun 2022
Expiry—
Test number533262327355
Mileage69,240 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jun 2021
Test date30 Jun 2021
Expiry29 Jun 2022
Test number337371354538
Mileage65,220 mi
PASSED · 17 Jul 2017
Test date17 Jul 2017
Expiry16 Jul 2018
Test number522409720384
Mileage64,208 mi
PASSED · 2 Oct 2015
Test date2 Oct 2015
Expiry1 Oct 2016
Test number109502169865
Mileage49,720 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOIL LEAK
PASSED · 30 Sep 2014
Test date30 Sep 2014
Expiry30 Sep 2015
Test number907023774249
Mileage37,619 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredoffside rear tyre has slight cracks on inside wall off tyre
User Enteredoffside front tyre wearing on both sides of tread
User Enteredgearbox has slight oil leak on offside driveshaft oil seal
PASSED · 1 Oct 2013
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry30 Sep 2014
Test number419944773206
Mileage25,084 mi
User Enteredoffside front and rear tyres slightly cracked
FAILED · 1 Oct 2013
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry—
Test number255404673248
Mileage25,084 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Enteredoffside front and rear tyres slightly cracked
PASSED · 20 Sep 2012
Test date20 Sep 2012
Expiry28 Sep 2013
Test number789094462221
Mileage15,559 mi
PASSED · 22 Sep 2011
Test date22 Sep 2011
Expiry28 Sep 2012
Test number715065561224
Mileage14,940 mi
PASSED · 23 Sep 2010
Test date23 Sep 2010
Expiry28 Sep 2011
Test number111316760228
Mileage14,348 mi
PASSED · 23 Sep 2009
Test date23 Sep 2009
Expiry28 Sep 2010
Test number682676069237
Mileage13,509 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2008
Test date26 Sep 2008
Expiry28 Sep 2009
Test number684610178218
Mileage13,080 mi
PASSED · 21 Sep 2007
Test date21 Sep 2007
Expiry28 Sep 2008
Test number990154167228
Mileage12,668 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 Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2006
Test date29 Sep 2006
Expiry28 Sep 2007
Test number112212576223
Mileage12,253 mi