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ESCORT · Red

V168 NOH
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Dec 2025
First reg4 Dec 1999
Mileage42,836 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 February 2026.

FAILED · 29 Jan 2026
Test date29 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number646687956658
Mileage42,836 mi
MajorNearside Front Subframe 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 SILL AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED
AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySIGNS OF FLUID LEAK OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS
FAILED · 1 Dec 2025
Test date1 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number186259929861
Mileage42,825 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.61 (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.041 (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Dec 2024
Test date4 Dec 2024
Expiry9 Dec 2025
Test number474013775707
Mileage42,468 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 28 Nov 2024
Test date28 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number616132471760
Mileage42,460 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2023
Test date7 Dec 2023
Expiry9 Dec 2024
Test number478569130261
Mileage41,536 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs both side at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 30 Nov 2023
Test date30 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number384088372779
Mileage41,520 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arxh (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs both side at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2022
Test date7 Dec 2022
Expiry9 Dec 2023
Test number891189429878
Mileage39,485 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 29 Nov 2022
Test date29 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number996139418091
Mileage39,445 mi
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2021
Test date7 Dec 2021
Expiry9 Dec 2022
Test number544724847575
Mileage38,379 mi
FAILED · 1 Dec 2021
Test date1 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number626078367582
Mileage38,374 mi
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Dec 2020
Test date4 Dec 2020
Expiry9 Dec 2021
Test number543107719054
Mileage38,072 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 27 Nov 2020
Test date27 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number637735437481
Mileage38,051 mi
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 4 Dec 2019
Test date4 Dec 2019
Expiry9 Dec 2020
Test number516303722494
Mileage37,993 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 4 Dec 2019
Test date4 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number852868957305
Mileage37,989 mi
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 28 Nov 2018
Test date28 Nov 2018
Expiry9 Dec 2019
Test number449301335314
Mileage37,383 mi
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))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 21 Nov 2018
Test date21 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number825079288722
Mileage37,373 mi
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (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))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body, within 30cm of front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body, within 30cm of front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Excessive corrosion chassis but not within a prescribed area
PASSED · 22 Nov 2017
Test date22 Nov 2017
Expiry9 Dec 2018
Test number967147278454
Mileage36,540 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 21 Nov 2017
Test date21 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number957859422759
Mileage36,540 mi
FailNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2016
Test date24 Nov 2016
Expiry9 Dec 2017
Test number408744238310
Mileage35,554 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 23 Nov 2016
Test date23 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number677806817112
Mileage35,551 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
PASSED · 9 Dec 2015
Test date9 Dec 2015
Expiry9 Dec 2016
Test number414076848293
Mileage34,225 mi
FAILED · 30 Nov 2015
Test date30 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number423261528883
Mileage34,225 mi
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and door frame (5.2.6)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
PASSED · 27 Nov 2014
Test date27 Nov 2014
Expiry9 Dec 2015
Test number129181134350
Mileage33,595 mi
PASSED · 20 Nov 2013
Test date20 Nov 2013
Expiry9 Dec 2014
Test number847994523375
Mileage32,752 mi
FAILED · 19 Nov 2013
Test date19 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number426493723381
Mileage32,743 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 30 Nov 2012
Test date30 Nov 2012
Expiry9 Dec 2013
Test number585385532330
Mileage31,884 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry9 Dec 2012
Test number239590621362
Mileage31,287 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 Nov 2010
Test date25 Nov 2010
Expiry9 Dec 2011
Test number153949520301
Mileage30,326 mi
FAILED · 24 Nov 2010
Test date24 Nov 2010
Expiry
Test number471658720372
Mileage30,326 mi
FailOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2009
Test date26 Nov 2009
Expiry9 Dec 2010
Test number330590239392
Mileage28,105 mi
FAILED · 25 Nov 2009
Test date25 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number560659729391
Mileage28,103 mi
FailOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2008
Test date13 Nov 2008
Expiry9 Dec 2009
Test number472338418451
Mileage25,706 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2007
Test date19 Nov 2007
Expiry9 Dec 2008
Test number612203027395
Mileage22,494 mi
FAILED · 19 Nov 2007
Test date19 Nov 2007
Expiry
Test number654683727303
Mileage22,494 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2006
Test date24 Nov 2006
Expiry9 Dec 2007
Test number253498126376
Mileage19,294 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2005
Test date5 Dec 2005
Expiry9 Dec 2006
Test number592359235379
Mileage14,815 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre inner tread area deviod of tread (bald)