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C136 GNY

1986 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

20,212 mi
Last recorded20,212 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC136 GNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,212 miles

195/50/15 tyres fitted to front axel---195/55/15 to rear

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 20,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

195/50/15 tyres fitted to front axel---195/55/15 to rear

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,106 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 18,106 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 19,034 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 17,413 miles

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

n/s, o/s floor to seal corroding

n/s/front slight play on steering rack

o/s/rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,413 miles

n/s, o/s floor to seal corroding

n/s/front slight play on steering rack

o/s/rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2007 17,409 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,637 miles

205 tyres fitted to front and 195 fitted to rear

back panel rusting

corrosion on o/s/r chassis by spring hanger bolt

end play in steering rack o/s and n/s

front brake imbalance

front to rear b/pipes rusting

o/s and n/s inner sills rusting

o/s and n/s outer sills repaired

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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C136 GNY is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C136 GNY, 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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C136 GNY is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1986.

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