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C122 JMB

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 JMB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011
Pass 22 May 2010 14,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

rear brakes require attention

repair to floor seat mount inside of vehicle

Fail 19 May 2010 14,074 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

rear brakes require attention

repair to floor seat belt mount inside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,060 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 11,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side rear tyre worn on outside edge near side rear grease cap missing

Pass 28 May 2008 7,797 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 7,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,728 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor

load sencor arm needs attention

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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C122 JMB is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C122 JMB, 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 C122 JMB registered?

C122 JMB is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C122 JMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C122 JMB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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