A5BAD - FORD ESCORT
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 2 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,615 mi
Expires: 24 March 2026
Passed - 12 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,738 mi
Expires: 14 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 14 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,613 mi
Expires: 14 July 2022
Passed - 15 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,430 mi
Expires: 14 July 2021
Passed - 06 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,230 mi
Expires: 05 December 2020
Passed - 01 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,120 mi
Expires: 21 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak minor
- Advisory Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)
- Advisory o/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,, recommend check/replace
- Advisory non-std large bore exhaust system fitted
- Advisory sill covers fitted, limiting view
- Advisory suspension height low
- Advisory windscreen, cracked n/s/f lower
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm worn slightly inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 30 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,087 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured n/s centre floor cracked (3.1.9)
- Major engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail engine/gearbox support ,, bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory advance footbrake travel
- Advisory Oil leak minor
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished (1.7.5a)
- Advisory o/s/r wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation,, recommend check/replace
- Advisory non-std large bore exhaust system fitted
- Advisory sill covers fitted, limiting view
- Advisory suspension height low
- Advisory windscreen, cracked n/s/f lower
- Advisory alternator drive belt deteriorated, recommend replace
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm worn slightly inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 22 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,972 mi
Expires: 21 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check
- Advisory both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Advisory Oil leak recommend attention
- Advisory vehicle difficult to start
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed - 12 May 2017 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,931 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on suspension (3.6.B.4d)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check
- Advisory both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Advisory Oil leak recommend attention
- Advisory vehicle difficult to start
- Advisory Nearside Rear parking brake performance lower than offside rear
Passed - 16 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,417 mi
Expires: 15 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory service brake performance only just met min mot requirement, recommend check
- Advisory footbrake pedal, advance travel,, recommend check
- Advisory advise condition, of o/s and n/s front brake hoses
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slight water condensation, beam image and output slightly deminished (1.7.5a)
- Advisory slight noise on rotation of o/s/r road wheel,, recommend check
- Advisory non std exhaust system fitted,,
- Advisory vehicle in "very good" condition for age
- Advisory sill covers fitted, limiting view
Failed - 26 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,417 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
- Major Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
- Major Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory high level of travel in service brake
- Advisory Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Advisory Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Advisory Offside Front shock absorber soft
- Advisory damage in swept area of windscreen, drivers view not affected
Passed - 11 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,675 mi
Expires: 10 October 2013
Failed - 05 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,675 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Major Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 24 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,832 mi
Expires: 23 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed - 23 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,832 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 26 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,855 mi
Expires: 27 March 2011
Failed - 26 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,847 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed - 23 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,181 mi
Expires: 27 March 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed - 14 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,181 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Major Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed - 28 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,151 mi
Expires: 27 March 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 26 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,151 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Major Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 19 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,549 mi
Expires: 18 May 2007
Failed - 19 May 2006 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,545 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for A5BAD?
The MOT expires on 24 March 2026.
What is the tax status of A5BAD?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of A5BAD?
This is a 1990 FORD ESCORT in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1597cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of A5BAD?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.