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BAW 60L

1986 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,446 mi
Last recorded37,446 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAW 60L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,446 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 37,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 96,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2011 91,121 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 85,556 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 85,556 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BAW 60L is a 1986 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAW 60L, 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 BAW 60L registered?

BAW 60L is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1986.

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