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2001 FORD ESCORT
General Information
- Registration OV51PPZ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model ESCORT
- Year 2001
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 May 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,335 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026 27 Jun 20262 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,553 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,720 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,312 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- both front wishbone front bushes perishing
- both rear inner sills corroded
- both rear suspension prescribed areas corroded
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,851 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017 27 Jun 20268 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
5 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,377 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- lower engine mount worn
- o/s/r brake binding slightly
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,390 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015 27 Jun 202624 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,671 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014 27 Jun 20268 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,174 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013 27 Jun 20263 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,097 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 27 Jun 202628 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,134 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
5 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,570 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,475 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009 27 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 79,639 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 73,134 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007 27 Jun 202620 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 64,872 MI
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OV51PPZ was registered on 2001-10-16
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