FORD

ESCORT · Blue

R978 UJC

MOTValid

MOT due22 Aug 2026

First reg12 Aug 1997

Mileage51,176 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 4 November 2025.

PASSED · 15 Aug 2025

Test date15 Aug 2025

Expiry22 Aug 2026

Test number723323108557

Mileage51,176 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

PASSED · 23 Aug 2024

Test date23 Aug 2024

Expiry22 Aug 2025

Test number710834509012

Mileage50,844 mi

AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 · 15 Aug 2024

Test date15 Aug 2024

Expiry—

Test number968192236406

Mileage50,786 mi

MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

PASSED · 15 Aug 2023

Test date15 Aug 2023

Expiry15 Aug 2024

Test number764023576378

Mileage50,473 mi

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

MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking small amount of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASSED · 10 Aug 2022

Test date10 Aug 2022

Expiry15 Aug 2023

Test number374366988547

Mileage50,210 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 16 Aug 2021

Test date16 Aug 2021

Expiry15 Aug 2022

Test number781457955483

Mileage49,864 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 14 Aug 2020

Test date14 Aug 2020

Expiry15 Aug 2021

Test number732092110061

Mileage49,370 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

PASSED · 15 Aug 2019

Test date15 Aug 2019

Expiry15 Aug 2020

Test number214922431813

Mileage48,655 mi

PASSED · 15 Aug 2018

Test date15 Aug 2018

Expiry15 Aug 2019

Test number252531550916

Mileage48,046 mi

PASSED · 11 Aug 2017

Test date11 Aug 2017

Expiry15 Aug 2018

Test number594253007847

Mileage46,346 mi

AdvisoryOffside c.v.boot cracked.

PASSED · 12 Aug 2016

Test date12 Aug 2016

Expiry15 Aug 2017

Test number898371497000

Mileage45,211 mi

AdvisoryOil leak

PASSED · 10 Aug 2015

Test date10 Aug 2015

Expiry15 Aug 2016

Test number406252025242

Mileage44,480 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

PASSED · 14 Aug 2014

Test date14 Aug 2014

Expiry15 Aug 2015

Test number106796924215

Mileage43,863 mi

FAILED · 14 Aug 2014

Test date14 Aug 2014

Expiry—

Test number509456024281

Mileage43,863 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PASSED · 15 Aug 2013

Test date15 Aug 2013

Expiry15 Aug 2014

Test number165467123229

Mileage43,216 mi

FAILED · 13 Aug 2013

Test date13 Aug 2013

Expiry—

Test number288885223279

Mileage43,216 mi

Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FailOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

PASSED · 16 Aug 2012

Test date16 Aug 2012

Expiry15 Aug 2013

Test number378589522263

Mileage42,746 mi

FAILED · 9 Aug 2012

Test date9 Aug 2012

Expiry—

Test number139612822255

Mileage42,746 mi

FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PASSED · 10 Aug 2011

Test date10 Aug 2011

Expiry9 Aug 2012

Test number657772221243

Mileage41,991 mi

AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

PASSED · 3 Aug 2010

Test date3 Aug 2010

Expiry8 Aug 2011

Test number701335810211

Mileage40,866 mi

PASSED · 24 Jul 2009

Test date24 Jul 2009

Expiry8 Aug 2010

Test number560865109215

Mileage38,572 mi

FAILED · 22 Jul 2009

Test date22 Jul 2009

Expiry—

Test number471523509228

Mileage38,514 mi

FailNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

PASSED · 7 Aug 2008

Test date7 Aug 2008

Expiry8 Aug 2009

Test number953660028254

Mileage36,088 mi

FAILED · 6 Aug 2008

Test date6 Aug 2008

Expiry—

Test number813219218207

Mileage36,084 mi

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

FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PASSED · 8 Aug 2007

Test date8 Aug 2007

Expiry8 Aug 2008

Test number333440027404

Mileage34,620 mi

AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 9 Aug 2006

Test date9 Aug 2006

Expiry8 Aug 2007

Test number220641226221

Mileage32,696 mi