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C151 EUM

1986 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,277 mi
Last recorded61,277 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 EUM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2025 61,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 61,045 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 60,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 59,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 56,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,329 miles

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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C151 EUM is a 1986 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C151 EUM, 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

How do I check the history of C151 EUM?

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What year was C151 EUM registered?

C151 EUM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C151 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 EUM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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