Can my Escort pass its first MOT in 6 years? PLUS MY FIRST DRIVE!

[@eddtemperley2421]

So pleased you saved the original rear wiper and just replaced the rubber. Such an honest little car - sweet.

[@scrapyardwarriorvlogging]

I thought it was just me that did that - nice to know I’m not alone 😅

[@terryatkinson899]

My cinquecento wipers have Lidl rubber in them... it works 😊

[@droidf5761]

the best looking Esc0rt ever. I love the CE14 Esc0rt

[@danielbowles-1963]

Great video and good to see the Escort back on the road. Prime FOTU candidate surely (especially with that rear wiper blade)

[@dwaynekelly2266]

Delighted it passed, and I can't wait to see more of it. I have a 1992 ford orion giha si 130 bhp in radiant red.

[@owensteele1645]

The engine is in really good health, as well as being so clean. I can tell this HCS unit has been meticulously serviced, in that it sounds very sweet and lively, and without doubt would be very economical. Very good little engines really.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Yes, I remember they often used to sound so rough. I’m looking forward to doing an economy test: publications at the time were apparently very impressed with the ‘lean burn’ engine

[@maxeluy]

I love a complete video, other channels go until the MOT fail, another video with the fixes and another one with the retest, but not here, we have everything in one go. I love that! Keep the good work!

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Wow, thanks! I don’t like to mess around 😝

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

It depends how much detail you go into, love this style of video but I enjoy giving tips and advice and showing what I'm doing rather than "I'm going to do this" and then the next shot - it's done! Great viewing for people with no patience but not helpful to those who want to learn something.

[@BomberFletch31]

Great to see the Escort is back on the road. That's one of the cleanest examples I've seen!

[@MorselsAndMotors]

I’ve found a real gem!

[@markf4720]

This shape of Escort has grown on me considerably. I wasn't keen when they came out but they look quite classic now. I'd definitely get those tyres changed though, the rubber is probably very hard and the performance especially in the wet could be dangerous.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Excellent little video and well done on the MOT Pass.

[@brianfowler1879]

Great honest Escort you have there Sion!

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Certainly seems it 😊

[@stem7266]

Amazing! Weirdly I loved this shape of Escort although I never owned one ☹ great video and looks like a really good purchase!

[@ianfrost3529]

My dads friend has a ex parcel force white mk6 escort 5 door hatchback 1.8td encore which he brought off us about 18years go. We struggled to sell it so had it for a loan car. And everyone who drove it we’re surprised how quick it was. It’s surprising rust free but it still goes like the clappers but apart from PAS it is very basic.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Sounds like a survivor

[@furiousdriving]

I was weirdly happy you saved the Ford wiper arm, I was about to call you to say swap the rubber over!

[@MorselsAndMotors]

You might have seen I kept my ‘thinking time’ in the video as I worked out it had to stay 😅

[@badbooks476]

Great work to keep this amazing survivor on the road.

[@NielsPaul]

Plot twist: Ian HubNut actually did the wiper test at the garage. Triangle of doom = failed MOT.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Ahhhh that’s what happened 😂

[@owensteele1645]

Excellent result. Congratulations on the pass.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Thank you!

[@ThiagoJunior-i3i]

I'm Brazilian, I have a very beautiful Escort mk5 2.0i Sport

[@paulph12002]

Your Mk5 is great, well done on such an easy MOT pass. I have a mint 2 Door 1992 Mk5 Harrier. It has the 1.4CVH engine and has done only 39000 Milea from new. I'm only the second owner from new and in 2022 it was a Concours finalist at FOTU

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Oh that sounds beautiful. I am sure I must have seen it at that FOTU in that case, but there were so many cars it was rather overwhelming!!

[@Zadster]

I'm inordinately happy that the rear wiper metalwork is still the original! I really wouldn't trust those tyres though, not above 30mph anyway. Very surprised they passed the MOT, but I guess they must think they are okay, and obviously aren't leaking. The rear suspension looks like it may benefit from a coat of kurust too.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Thank you. Don’t worry, the tyres are the first thing I’m doing before I drive anywhere at all: I’ve a brand new set in the boot ready to be fitted. Good tip about the rear suspension: I will get under the car and get it all protected up at some point

[@stevieboyNI]

More great content, thanks Sion

[@MorselsAndMotors]

My pleasure!

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

I've started subscribing I love everyday classics like this, something I pride myself with my own cars on the fleet. I believe you have the oldest MK3 Fiesta! My 1.4 CTX Ghia is only a few weeks younger :)

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Thanks for the sub! Yes, as far as I know I have the oldest mk3 Fiesta and the oldest mk5 Escort 😀😀

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

@@MorselsAndMotors that's just so lucky to have both but its great they're in your hands to be preserved as original :)

[@paulpobsanderson6219]

Lovely car Sion.

[@user-xs3lb8zz7f]

You will surprise the MOT-man with that yellow dot on the rearwiper but with a blade in excellent conditiom!😂

[@philipashton1443]

Nice old escort i owned a D reg 1.1 in 94-95 it was a mk 4.

[@user-xs3lb8zz7f]

I do own a midsize Ford too that is not at all liked by Ford-people but I don't care: it is practical, cheap, confortbale enough and very reliable. All that I want from a car. So I can understand completely why you bought the car. If you should ever have to go back to owning just one car, these are the ones.

[@lesleymetthews4590]

Lovely little cars,very light steering.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Yes, you are absolutely right

[@lesleymetthews4590]

@@MorselsAndMotors I'd love to have one now,definitely a ladies car.

[@pug2052]

I like that you appreciate the more basic models of cars I’m the same I don’t mind the sporty ones but I prefer normal spec

[@MorselsAndMotors]

It’s always the sporty ones that survive. Yet it’s the normal ones that actually were part of people’s lives and formed the street furniture of the past

[@pug2052]

@@MorselsAndMotorsit’s the street furniture (good way to put it) that makes us feel so nostalgic keep doing what your doing your so easy to watch and I find you quite de stressing if I’m honest love the base models I have 2 Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras diesels that I’ve had from being 11 years old and my daily driver is a 1999 Ford Transit

[@chrismitchell9114]

FYI The rear wiper isn’t an original 1990 item. It’s one that’s been replaced and in the early 2000’s Ford put a wear dot on the blades so when it’s yellow it’s time to replace the blade. When new the disc is black. The car does look in good condition for a early Mk5 escort.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Interesting, didn’t know that, thank you!

[@tomfoster9924]

Yay! A pass! 😊 well done Escort! 👏 Looking forward to a propper walk around next? and now you can enjoy basing it up on the actual roads! Take care 😎.. oh and I'd get the tyres changed Sion, for safety, don't wanna risk that 33 year old rubber.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Don’t worry: I’ve a brand new set in the boot ready to fit before I take it anywhere!

[@tomfoster9924]

@@MorselsAndMotors thought you would have 😉 enjoy it!

[@NigelMott]

Not Fords finest but this looks in good nick good basic a to b motor

[@Stephenb033]

Love this !

[@jdmsnowmonkey7913]

I must say that 1.3 HCS engine seems noticeably sweeter and more refined than the bigger CVH engines. I think those CVHs were one of the main critiques of a lot of Fords of the 80s and 90s, as well as the uninspiring driving dynamics - that latter part is likely negated with time, since these now drive like light, engaging early 90s cars.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

I think you are absolutely right. Reading a lot of the press comment from the time, it was a lot about the CVH. And yes, when I drive it is so light and delicate!

[@danielrussell446]

Hi Sion well done on the MOT pass that escort is a remarkable survivor and was very well looked after in its life the HCS sounds sweet not like the bag of nails that many of them sounded like back in the day! Time to look forward to enjoying some lovely journeys in it now!

[@philippeterson4711]

Hi Sion , glad your car has a new MoT , when are you giving the white Mk1 Fiesta its MOT ?

[@edgarbeat2851]

Check brake flexi pipes. They can collapse internally. Causing fluid to not return causing binding brakes esp on the front. Also piston seals may be hard. The flex moves the piston pads off discs. The seals being hard will not have that side flex within the caliper bore. Also calipers slide were notorious for being sticky. Did loads of them. I'd replace every flexi pipes. Replicas can be remade. I replaced all flexi pipes on my Audi 100 gls. The oldest in UK. Time served mechanic.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Thank you, you may well be right and I’ll do that

[@edgarbeat2851]

​@MorselsAndMotors iv had it happen to my 1st car 205 diesel. Forever rebuilding calipers and it turned out to be flexi pipes. I even replaced all flexi pipes on my banger 2005 206 estate. Perishables. I'd never hesitate. Tyres pipes brake seals etc.

[@edgarbeat2851]

I love that Escort and I am not a Ford guy. Love all your cars.

[@David_H-73]

Enjoyed that thanks, has the rear bumper insert just discoloured or has someone changed for a gold colour insert.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Yea I think it’s discoloured. I’ve found a seller on eBay that might repro them, so will look into them

[@matthewdove3520]

Do like the Old Ford’s

[@jimmyk9523]

Parking brake is your handbrake Service brake is the cylinders and shoes

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Yes, realised that when I was editing the video. Got too excited when talking at the MOT station to remember!

[@terryatkinson899]

😊 for the algorithm

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Merci!

[@dreammaker730]

Are the brake sliders OK on the front ?.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Yes I tested and cleaned those up

[@dreammaker730]

@MorselsAndMotors it was just a thought I know you are pretty spot on when you do repairs , love that mk5 , it was a good find .

[@toy838]

Too many cars u have addiction!

[@chrishart8548]

Its always easier to buy a car than sell a car.

[@MorselsAndMotors]

Oh gosh it certainly is!!

[@chrishart8548]

@@MorselsAndMotors I've got 2 fords I wish I cold get rid of but one is almost worthless and the other I just can't part with for some reason.

[@Kizzerdee]

Did you not know that with a failed mot and no current mot it's illegal to drive home. Sorry but my car got written off because it was hit by afailed mot and no valid mot or insurance driver.

[@markf4720]

The gov.uk website says if your MOT has run out you can drive it somewhere "to have the failed defects fixed". They cannot insist you get this done at a garage rather than fix it yourself at home. So if your car fails the MOT and the previous MOT is expired, I can't see why you cannot drive it directly home to fix the failed defects (as long as they are not classified as dangerous) and then back to the MOT station for a pre-booked retest.

[@Kizzerdee]

The car does not have a valid mot therefore it can not be driven home as is not road legal. Just saying. Not here to argue with anyone and I am all for saving classic cars. Don't want anyone to have the same experience as I had as i would hope its a one off.

[@markf4720]

@@Kizzerdee not here to argue either, just discuss :). There are exceptions to the rule about driving with no MOT if your car has just failed. But the car must still be "roadworthy" if you do drive it. Failing an MOT doesn't necessarily mean it would automatically be considered unroadworthy, but in this case with service brakes imbalanced/sticking it may be considered unroadworthy (and of course if that turned out to be the cause of a crash then an insurance company may well not want to pay out). As is often the case, the law cannot be specific to every case and so it would have to be interpreted for individual cases if something happened. I agree that if in any doubt, the best thing to do is not drive it on the road. Sorry to hear what happened to your car. Out of interest, did they have no insurance at all, or was it invalidated because they had a failed MOT and expired MOT? And what did it fail on and did that contribute to the cause of the crash?

[@chrishart8548]

This shape of escort has aged so badly. The fiesta actually looks really good. I owned 4 mk5 escorts. 3x 1.8d 2x 1.4 LX cvh on carbs. Luxurious compared to this.

[@TheCounty90]

The Orion looks better in my opinion. Especially the Ghia.

[@chrishart8548]

@@TheCounty90 1.8i ghia was real luxury. When they added the oval grill on the bonnet the same car was called an escort again.

[@gizmo1252000]

for someone who has a (to bach ) in his name . i cant hear a welsh accent at all .