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GBM229RMO

FORD ESCORT

1995 · RED · PETROL · 57,491 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-18● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 28 tests · 20 passed · 8 failed

PASS28 September 2026
57,491 mi
PASS6 October 2025
57,384 mi
PASS19 September 2024
57,325 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASS28 September 2023
57,170 mi
PASS4 October 2022
56,974 mi
PASS19 October 2021
56,617 mi
  • ADVISORYextensive welding repairs to underside
  • ADVISORYheavily undersealed
PASS8 September 2020
56,374 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAIL4 September 2020
56,374 mi
PASS8 August 2018
55,876 mi
PASS2 June 2017
55,016 mi
  • ADVISORYBoth rear disabled ramp rams leaking
  • 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)
FAIL24 May 2017
54,933 mi
  • FAILOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
  • ADVISORYBoth rear disabled ramp rams leaking
  • 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)
PASS14 June 2016
53,344 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
  • ADVISORYRear suspension units damp
PASS6 July 2015
52,707 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASS3 July 2014
52,159 mi
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear hydrolic rams for disabled acsess are leaking
FAIL3 July 2014
52,159 mi
PASS4 July 2013
50,899 mi
PASS10 July 2012
49,661 mi
PASS2 July 2011
48,703 mi
PASS10 July 2010
48,190 mi
FAIL16 June 2010
48,128 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)
  • FAILHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDslight corrosion n/s/f steel brake pip
PASS18 June 2009
47,611 mi
FAIL18 June 2009
47,611 mi
  • FAILNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASS30 June 2008
45,515 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL25 June 2008
45,515 mi
  • FAILNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS2 July 2007
44,553 mi
FAIL2 July 2007
44,553 mi
  • FAILWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
  • ADVISORYBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL19 July 2006
41,807 mi
  • PRSOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
PASS19 July 2006
41,807 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,299 cc
Year
1995
First registered
1995-04
Tax due
2026-10-29
MOT expiry
2027-10-18
Recorded mileage
57,491 mi

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