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ESCORT · Black

R41E WC
MOTExpired
MOT due26 Mar 2026
First reg31 Mar 1998
Mileage88,520 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 21 January 2026.

PASSED · 27 Mar 2025
Test date27 Mar 2025
Expiry26 Mar 2026
Test number588922165895
Mileage88,520 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2025
Test date25 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number699714941855
Mileage88,511 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 10 Mar 2025
Test date10 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number231670668096
Mileage88,506 mi
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine near oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2024
Test date5 Feb 2024
Expiry3 Mar 2025
Test number256815044106
Mileage86,603 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Feb 2023
Test date21 Feb 2023
Expiry3 Mar 2024
Test number617508807235
Mileage86,456 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 8 Feb 2023
Test date8 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number742740169222
Mileage86,454 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired exhaust area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2022
Test date4 Mar 2022
Expiry3 Mar 2023
Test number945552596020
Mileage85,096 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Feb 2022
Test date23 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number235869842568
Mileage85,096 mi
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to check (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 26 Feb 2021
Test date26 Feb 2021
Expiry25 Feb 2022
Test number319099054992
Mileage84,919 mi
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryrepair to offside rear chassis has been covered up, unable to assess the quality of repair
FAILED · 25 Feb 2021
Test date25 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number914375860610
Mileage84,919 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryrepair to offside rear chassis has been covered up, unable to assess the quality of repair
FAILED · 9 Feb 2021
Test date9 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number493329255691
Mileage84,913 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2020
Test date18 Mar 2020
Expiry26 Mar 2021
Test number241007515661
Mileage82,514 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 17 Mar 2020
Test date17 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number677643300251
Mileage82,501 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2019
Test date26 Mar 2019
Expiry26 Mar 2020
Test number358383587099
Mileage76,178 mi
FAILED · 22 Mar 2019
Test date22 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number256626423246
Mileage76,176 mi
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2018
Test date27 Mar 2018
Expiry26 Mar 2019
Test number583679083319
Mileage68,894 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2016
Test date13 Apr 2016
Expiry12 Apr 2017
Test number865448153129
Mileage68,570 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 6 Apr 2016
Test date6 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number364494271002
Mileage68,569 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 23 Apr 2014
Test date23 Apr 2014
Expiry22 Apr 2015
Test number868483914188
Mileage66,670 mi
FAILED · 15 Apr 2014
Test date15 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number217375504136
Mileage66,666 mi
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 9 Apr 2013
Test date9 Apr 2013
Expiry17 Apr 2014
Test number269349193055
Mileage63,345 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2012
Test date13 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number489594902109
Mileage61,633 mi
PrsDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2012
Test date13 Apr 2012
Expiry17 Apr 2013
Test number246784302442
Mileage61,633 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2011
Test date13 Apr 2011
Expiry17 Apr 2012
Test number105463701108
Mileage60,877 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2010
Test date13 Apr 2010
Expiry17 Apr 2011
Test number502683500182
Mileage59,673 mi
FAILED · 9 Apr 2010
Test date9 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number170869890460
Mileage59,673 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2009
Test date8 Apr 2009
Expiry17 Apr 2010
Test number990888099033
Mileage56,914 mi
FAILED · 8 Apr 2009
Test date8 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number181158299060
Mileage56,914 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 12 Apr 2008
Test date12 Apr 2008
Expiry17 Apr 2009
Test number881163608119
Mileage53,552 mi
PASSED · 17 Apr 2007
Test date17 Apr 2007
Expiry17 Apr 2008
Test number210097807431
Mileage50,421 mi
PASSED · 11 Apr 2006
Test date11 Apr 2006
Expiry17 Apr 2007
Test number114911406102
Mileage47,413 mi