FORD ESCORT B5JLG has 8 MOTs

MOT Expired
No Tax

This 1997 FORD ESCORT has Passed 5 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was FAILED at 21,467 miles 14 years ago on Wednesday 8th June 2011 at 10:51.

The last MOT expired 14 years ago on Friday 3rd June 2011.

The Tax expired 14 years ago on Monday 1st August 2011.

B5JLG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
FAILED21,467 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Light On
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. FAIL - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  8. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED1ST JUNE 20103RD JUNE 201115,177 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
FAILED1ST JUNE 201015,177 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  5. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20093RD JUNE 20108,073 mi
PASSED2ND JUNE 20081ST JUNE 20091,451 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED30TH MAY 200729TH MAY 200892,455 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED30TH MAY 200792,455 mi
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST MARCH 200620TH MARCH 200782,501 mi
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B5JLG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

B5JLG MOT Comments

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B5JLG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 21,467 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,533 miles

B5JLG FAQs

This Ford Escort with registration B5JLG was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2011 was 21,467 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 1,533 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 8 MOTs on record for this Ford Escort beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B5JLG has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Escort has had 17 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Escort is currently Untaxed as the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), expired 14 years ago on Monday 1st August 2011 .

Does B5JLG have an active MOT?

No, as of Friday 7th February 2025 B5JLG does not have an active MOT. The last MOT expired 14 years ago on Friday 3rd June 2011. Read more

Is B5JLG Taxed?

No, as of Friday 7th February 2025 B5JLG does not have Tax. The Tax expired 14 years ago on Monday 1st August 2011. Read more

When did B5JLG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B5JLG was on Wednesday 8th June 2011 at 10:51. It Failed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B5JLG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 8 MOTs on record for B5JLG we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B5JLG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 8 MOTs on record for B5JLG we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B5JLG?

B5JLG is registered as a 1997 Ford Escort. Read more

How many miles has B5JLG done?

The odometer reading for B5JLG at the last MOT in June 2011 was 21,467 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,533 miles per year. Read more

How old is B5JLG?

The vehicle B5JLG was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Monday 12th May 1997. Read more

What colour is B5JLG?

The official colour of B5JLG is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does B5JLG have?

B5JLG has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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