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GBG23WEV

FORD ESCORT

1989 · BLACK · PETROL · 50,890 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 19 tests · 12 passed · 7 failed

PASS27 June 2017
50,890 mi
PASS20 June 2016
50,779 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • ADVISORYemissions ,, CO on limit
PASS17 June 2015
50,313 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FAIL11 June 2014
49,578 mi
  • PRSElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • USER ENTEREDno rear seats fitted at time of test
PASS11 June 2014
49,578 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • USER ENTEREDno rear seats fitted at time of test
PASS14 June 2013
48,856 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • USER ENTEREDCO on limit
FAIL13 June 2013
48,848 mi
PASS22 June 2012
48,301 mi
FAIL21 June 2012
48,301 mi
  • FAILRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASS27 November 2010
41,100 mi
PASS15 December 2009
34,701 mi
  • USER ENTEREDsmall amount of play at steering wheel.
  • USER ENTEREDhand brake lever is little floppy at the pivot.
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear chassi rail is getting very corroded.
FAIL9 December 2009
34,576 mi
  • FAILFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • USER ENTEREDsmall amount of play at steering wheel.
  • USER ENTEREDhand brake lever is little floppy at the pivot.
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear chassi rail is getting very corroded.
PASS16 December 2008
28,682 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL9 December 2008
28,585 mi
PASS19 December 2007
23,706 mi
  • USER ENTEREDNearside rear quarter panel is fairly corroded and weakened at front of wheel arch.
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear chassis rails are fairly corroded and weakened.
  • USER ENTEREDSeveral metal brake pipes at offside rear appear to be fairly corroded - cannot access well enough to assess accurately.
  • USER ENTEREDNearside outer sill at front is very corroded and holed - not in prescribed area but will weaken structure.
  • USER ENTEREDNearside rear tyre is worn close to limit.
  • USER ENTEREDOffside rear foot and handbrake are still a little low on efficiency compared to nearside.
FAIL6 December 2007
33,671 mi
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  • 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)
  • FAILNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • USER ENTEREDNearside rear quarter panel is fairly corroded and weakened at front of wheel arch.
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear chassis rails are fairly corroded and weakened.
  • USER ENTEREDSeveral metal brake pipes at offside rear appear to be fairly corroded - cannot access well enough to assess accurately.
  • USER ENTEREDNearside outer sill at front is very corroded and holed - not in prescribed area but will weaken structure.
  • USER ENTEREDNearside rear tyre is worn close to limit.
PASS14 November 2006
17,527 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOffside front tyre is worn close to limit at inner shoulder.
  • USER ENTEREDNearside front tyre is worn TO legal limit at inner shoulder.
PASS14 December 2005
11,986 mi
FAIL29 November 2005
11,945 mi
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDcoolant leaking

Vehicle Details Official

Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,597 cc
Year
1989
First registered
1989-10
MOT expiry
2018-06-26
Recorded mileage
50,890 mi

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