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9361 AH

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,516 mi
Last recorded44,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9361 AH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,482 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,658 miles

N/S STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

O/S STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 39,658 miles

N/S STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,017 miles

N/s steering arm has slight movement.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s steering arm has slight movement.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s steering has slight play.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 36,906 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s steering has slight play.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,500 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,380 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,970 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

major oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2008 31,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

major oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,347 miles

front wipers

Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,685 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 29,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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9361 AH is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9361 AH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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9361 AH is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 February 1986.

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