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B15 CVH

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,138 mi
Last recorded20,138 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 CVH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 19,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 19,049 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 17,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,633 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 14,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,882 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 13,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,646 miles

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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B15 CVH is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B15 CVH, 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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What year was B15 CVH registered?

B15 CVH is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1986.

Is B15 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 CVH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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