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P442LHJ
Year1996
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power89 BHP
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FORD CABARET 1.6I 16V

General information

Make FORD
Model ESCORT CABARET 1.6I 16V
Colour White
Year of manufacture 1996
Top speed 110 mph
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 89 BHP
Max. torque 134 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Engine capacity 1.597 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 26.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 43.5 mpg
Consumption combined 34.9 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 4
Date 2023-06-05
Pictures 0
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Entry 3
Date 2023-05-21
Pictures 44
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Entry 2
Date 2023-03-22
Pictures 0
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Entry 1
Date 2023-01-13
Pictures 44
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-03-10
MOT pass rate
68 %
MOT passed 19
Failed MOT tests 9
Total advice items 88
Total items failed 32
MOT #28 2024-03-11 10:33
MOT test number 699756576101
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-03-10
MOT #27 2022-12-19 17:57
MOT test number 974833428895
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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MOT #26 2022-12-12 15:56
MOT test number 400930415055
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Advice
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fail
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MOT #25 2021-11-23 14:34
MOT test number 711988417880
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
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MOT #24 2021-11-23 13:30
MOT test number 701047471278
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Minor
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advice
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Minor
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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MOT #23 2020-12-09 12:12
MOT test number 722230969774
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MOT #22 2019-12-16 10:52
MOT test number 295929134105
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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MOT #21 2018-12-19 11:32
MOT test number 160855529474
Result Passed
Advice
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre exhaust box only just meets mot minimum standards at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MOT #20 2018-12-18 13:41
MOT test number 100908237329
Result Failed
Fail
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MOT #19 2018-12-17 10:56
MOT test number 719248559600
Result Failed
Advice
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #18 2017-12-13 12:37
MOT test number 501815745851
Result Passed
MOT #17 2017-12-08 12:20
MOT test number 745735288193
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advice
Offside Front Oil leak power steering
Fail
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r marked in yellow calk by brake pipe mounting (6.1.B.2)
Fail
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #16 2016-12-14 12:59
MOT test number 451366878668
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear body work damage but no sharp edges
Advice
Corroded exhaust system
Advice
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.3.3b)
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MOT #15 2015-12-09 12:27
MOT test number 120370344967
Result Passed
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms rear rear bushes recommend renew lower arms and 4 w/a (2.4.G.2)
MOT #14 2015-12-09 12:27
MOT test number 205873539187
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass with rectification
Battery insecure put bolt in bracket and tightened other bolts (1.9.1)
Advice
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms rear rear bushes recommend renew lower arms and 4 w/a (2.4.G.2)
MOT #13 2014-12-10 11:29
MOT test number 116574844367
Result Passed
MOT #12 2013-12-04 15:17
MOT test number 508138433379
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Notice
Oil level on min
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MOT #11 2013-12-04 15:17
MOT test number 509248433312
Result Failed
Advice
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Advice
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass with rectification
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Oil level on min
MOT #10 2012-12-18 13:35
MOT test number 867823752345
Result Passed
MOT #9 2011-12-06 15:23
MOT test number 629700741325
Result Passed
Notice
Front no. plate cracked
Advice
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
MOT #8 2010-12-07 15:17
MOT test number 512091640358
Result Passed
Notice
Offside front tyre worn very low outer edge
Notice
Slight free movement in offside steering rack
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MOT #7 2009-12-18 14:26
MOT test number 302732359383
Result Passed
MOT #6 2009-12-15 14:47
MOT test number 674929249398
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fail
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #5 2008-12-15 10:54
MOT test number 243920458326
Result Passed
Notice
Rear exhaust box some corrosion + starting to blow
Notice
Front brake pads worn low
Notice
Nearside rear tyre worn very low inner edge
Notice
Front number plate damaged
Notice
Front brake discs worn thin
Notice
Nearside front brake disc - some ditortion
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MOT #4 2007-12-07 17:45
MOT test number 154391347351
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #3 2006-12-12 13:14
MOT test number 641626146305
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #2 2006-12-12 12:00
MOT test number 260356546353
Result Failed
Fail
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #1 2005-12-13 12:30
MOT test number 770327745398
Result Passed
Notice
Handbrake lever high
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 10 March 2025
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 305
MOT expiry date 10 March 2025
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 32
First mileage registration 1996-12-20
Last registration 2024-03-11
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Registration #1 1996-12-20 16 mi
Registration #2 2005-12-13 39.155 mi
Registration #3 2006-12-12 41.270 mi
Registration #4 2006-12-12 41.270 mi
Registration #5 2007-12-07 43.985 mi
Registration #6 2008-12-15 46.570 mi
Registration #7 2009-12-15 49.264 mi
Registration #8 2009-12-18 49.314 mi
Registration #9 2010-12-07 52.023 mi
Registration #10 2011-12-06 54.313 mi
Registration #11 2012-12-18 56.621 mi
Registration #12 2013-12-04 59.657 mi
Registration #13 2014-12-10 62.449 mi
Registration #14 2015-12-09 64.942 mi
Registration #15 2015-12-09 64.942 mi
Registration #16 2016-12-14 67.203 mi
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Car features

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Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number TC27247

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