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GBLHZ9902

FORD ESCORT

1998 · BLUE · PETROL · 72,125 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-31

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MOT History — 29 tests · 22 passed · 7 failed

PASS21 October 2026
72,125 mi
FAIL20 October 2026
72,118 mi
PASS16 October 2025
62,067 mi
PASS1 November 2024
56,604 mi
FAIL1 November 2024
56,604 mi
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front 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))
PASS12 December 2023
55,237 mi
PASS3 November 2022
52,870 mi
PASS22 November 2021
51,594 mi
PASS14 October 2020
50,372 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also Slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAIL12 October 2020
50,365 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also Slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASS11 October 2019
44,433 mi
FAIL11 October 2019
44,429 mi
PASS18 September 2018
42,478 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front 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))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL13 September 2018
42,459 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front 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))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS19 September 2017
38,378 mi
FAIL18 September 2017
38,378 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS7 August 2017
38,205 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS5 August 2016
34,775 mi
PASS12 August 2015
31,711 mi
FAIL5 August 2015
31,614 mi
PASS11 August 2014
28,850 mi
  • USER ENTEREDRocker cover gasket slightly leaking
  • USER ENTEREDAuxiliary belt perished
PASS15 August 2013
25,833 mi
  • USER ENTEREDAuxillary belt perished
  • USER ENTEREDOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush noisey
  • USER ENTEREDOffside front wiper blade split
  • USER ENTEREDRear wiper blade split
  • USER ENTEREDRocker cover gasket damp
PASS9 August 2012
22,464 mi
PASS18 August 2011
18,754 mi
PASS9 August 2010
17,756 mi
PASS10 August 2009
16,996 mi
PASS14 August 2008
16,273 mi
PASS23 August 2007
15,474 mi
PASS23 August 2006
14,480 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,391 cc
Year
1998
First registered
1998-08
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-31
Recorded mileage
72,125 mi

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