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C142 JOB

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,858 mi
Last recorded37,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 JOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 37,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,639 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on outter edges

Pass 24 May 2006 37,291 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2005 36,916 miles
Fail 21 May 2005

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C142 JOB is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C142 JOB, 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 C142 JOB registered?

C142 JOB is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C142 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C142 JOB shows 6 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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