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X287HGH
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FuelDiesel
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FORD 55

General information

Make FORD
Model ESCORT 55
Colour White
Year of manufacture 2000
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Engine capacity 1.753 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Diesel
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2023-01-04
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-03-10
MOT pass rate
64 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 75
Total items failed 34
MOT #28 2024-02-16 09:07
MOT test number 859772659675
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-03-10
MOT #27 2023-03-11 09:20
MOT test number 968645680671
Result Passed
MOT #26 2022-04-21 09:23
MOT test number 184237707898
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Wing damaged.
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Rad mount corroded.
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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MOT #25 2021-04-23 15:18
MOT test number 449971898517
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #24 2021-04-19 10:23
MOT test number 798881421075
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak at rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #23 2019-06-26 16:04
MOT test number 956236179693
Result Passed
Advice
Slight leak from power steering pipes
Advice
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #22 2019-06-26 10:46
MOT test number 258074239066
Result Failed
Fail
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Slight leak from power steering pipes
Advice
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #21 2018-05-31 10:39
MOT test number 350012918054
Result Passed
Advice
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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MOT #20 2018-05-30 08:48
MOT test number 110688769130
Result Failed
Advice
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #19 2018-05-29 13:19
MOT test number 565040119207
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Electrical wiring insecure at both rear lights (4.11 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe into steering rack insecure (2.1.5 (a))
Advice
Surface corrosion underneath on some components
Advice
Slight travel on handbrake
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Electrical wiring insecure by battery (4.11 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice
Damage to nearside front wing and headlight area
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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MOT #18 2017-05-31 12:27
MOT test number 354870869622
Result Passed
Advice
IGNITION LOCK WORN
Advice
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
Advice
NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED
Advice
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE,BRAKE LOAD SENSING VALAVE
Advice
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING
Advice
DAMAGED FRONT END
Advice
NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED
Advice
NEAR SIDE FRONT PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW
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MOT #17 2017-05-22 12:40
MOT test number 813213924054
Result Failed
Advice
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING
Advice
DAMAGED FRONT END
Fail
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advice
NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Advice
NEAR SIDE FRONT PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW
Advice
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
Advice
IGNITION LOCK WORN
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advice
NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Advice
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE,BRAKE LOAD SENSING VALAVE
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
MOT #16 2015-10-06 12:34
MOT test number 744103015162
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts, not considered excessive.
Advice
Small oil leak
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MOT #15 2014-10-08 12:35
MOT test number 469731484288
Result Passed
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #14 2014-10-08 11:38
MOT test number 878291284274
Result Failed
Advice
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Fail
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #13 2013-10-10 13:56
MOT test number 638093283259
Result Passed
Notice
Showing signs of corrosion across underside including suspension components
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MOT #12 2013-10-10 11:51
MOT test number 346663083229
Result Failed
Fail
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Notice
Showing signs of corrosion across underside including suspension components
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
MOT #11 2012-10-15 13:28
MOT test number 165789382290
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT #10 2011-10-07 16:34
MOT test number 848870681204
Result Passed
Notice
Vehicle has had a front impacked
Notice
Temporary fuel cap fitted
MOT #9 2010-10-12 12:14
MOT test number 404795880265
Result Passed
MOT #8 2009-10-16 14:48
MOT test number 483449289250
Result Passed
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MOT #7 2009-10-16 11:53
MOT test number 481979189239
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Fail
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #6 2008-10-02 10:30
MOT test number 364226278222
Result Passed
Notice
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.ADVISE STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT.
MOT #5 2008-10-02 10:30
MOT test number 593366278281
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.ADVISE STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT.
MOT #4 2007-09-18 10:37
MOT test number 404321767240
Result Passed
Notice
Advisory as before
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MOT #3 2007-09-17 15:16
MOT test number 682570767260
Result Failed
Fail
Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Advice
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Notice
Offside rear tyre slight hole in tread
Fail
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #2 2006-09-26 09:26
MOT test number 391129766473
Result Passed
Notice
Boot floor ply lined
Advice
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
MOT #1 2005-09-27 16:04
MOT test number 451700975222
Result Passed
Notice
Unable to check floor due to wooden panel fitted
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 April 2025
MOT Expires: 10 March 2025
Tax status 1 April 2025
Days left 337
MOT expiry date 10 March 2025
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 29
First mileage registration 2000-10-27
Last registration 2024-02-16
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Registration #1 2000-10-27 10 mi
Registration #2 2005-09-27 16.681 mi
Registration #3 2006-09-26 18.916 mi
Registration #4 2007-09-17 26.092 mi
Registration #5 2007-09-18 26.108 mi
Registration #6 2008-10-02 29.009 mi
Registration #7 2009-10-16 37.750 mi
Registration #8 2009-10-16 37.750 mi
Registration #9 2010-10-12 39.347 mi
Registration #10 2011-10-07 42.834 mi
Registration #11 2012-10-15 46.722 mi
Registration #12 2013-10-10 50.771 mi
Registration #13 2013-10-10 50.771 mi
Registration #14 2014-10-08 53.907 mi
Registration #15 2014-10-08 53.907 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1688 mm
Height 1576 mm
Length 4285 mm
Kerb weight 1150 kg
Max. allowed weight 1700 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Indirect Injection
Number of axles 2
Engine number YL79836

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