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2002 FORD ESCORT
General Information
- Registration SP52DXJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model ESCORT
- Year 2002
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 13 Nov 2014
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 165,786 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 165,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 165,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 153,699 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
31 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 153,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 147,293 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 147,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 141,669 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 141,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 138,337 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202631 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 138,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 131,733 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 131,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 116,852 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 116,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 104,921 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 85,344 MI
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SP52DXJ was registered on 2002-09-01
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