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C115 NAW

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,845 mi
Last recorded80,845 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 NAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,845 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2026 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 80,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 79,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,001 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,001 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 May 2017 78,306 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged Badly cracked between tank and pump (7.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,385 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,385 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,359 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,730 miles

exhaust front pipe slight damage

nearside front wheel bearing slight freeplay and noise

Pass 28 May 2011 76,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 76,042 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 22 May 2010 76,042 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 2 May 2009 75,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slight damage

Fail 2 May 2009 75,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slight damage

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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C115 NAW 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 72.7%.

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 C115 NAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C115 NAW registered?

C115 NAW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C115 NAW safe to buy?

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