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ESCORT · Bronze

R138 EKX
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Mar 2016
First reg7 Oct 1997
Mileage48,822 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 April 2026.

PASSED · 2 Mar 2015
Test date2 Mar 2015
Expiry1 Mar 2016
Test number209311565080
Mileage48,822 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
FAILED · 24 Feb 2015
Test date24 Feb 2015
Expiry—
Test number855135155088
Mileage48,810 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
DangerousOil leak
PASSED · 25 Mar 2013
Test date25 Mar 2013
Expiry25 Mar 2014
Test number487034283087
Mileage39,214 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 23 Mar 2013
Test date23 Mar 2013
Expiry—
Test number329542283006
Mileage39,164 mi
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 26 Mar 2012
Test date26 Mar 2012
Expiry25 Mar 2013
Test number106636082035
Mileage28,891 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
User Enteredairbag light stays on
FAILED · 24 Mar 2012
Test date24 Mar 2012
Expiry—
Test number995924382063
Mileage28,888 mi
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
User Enteredairbag light stays on
PASSED · 24 Mar 2011
Test date24 Mar 2011
Expiry25 Mar 2012
Test number526343681055
Mileage23,294 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredlong handbrake travel
PASSED · 26 Mar 2010
Test date26 Mar 2010
Expiry25 Mar 2011
Test number254305280036
Mileage16,661 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredsurface corrosion on both sills
User Enteredlong handbrake travel
FAILED · 12 Mar 2010
Test date12 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number863751470027
Mileage16,649 mi
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredsurface corrosion on both sills
User Enteredlong handbrake travel
PASSED · 14 Mar 2009
Test date14 Mar 2009
Expiry13 Mar 2010
Test number173453979495
Mileage9,530 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredsurface corrosion to both outer sills
FAILED · 6 Mar 2009
Test date6 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number712155169021
Mileage9,526 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredsurface corrosion to both outer sills
PASSED · 20 Feb 2008
Test date20 Feb 2008
Expiry19 Feb 2009
Test number923471758046
Mileage7,691 mi
PASSED · 5 Feb 2007
Test date5 Feb 2007
Expiry6 Feb 2008
Test number431856437041
Mileage1,047 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredouter sills rusting sligt wear to n/s rear bearing front brake pads at minimum wear thickness
PASSED · 7 Feb 2006
Test date7 Feb 2006
Expiry6 Feb 2007
Test number191478036078
Mileage93,307 mi
FAILED · 6 Feb 2006
Test date6 Feb 2006
Expiry—
Test number902707136074
Mileage93,307 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)