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C151 HJO

1986 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 HJO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 79,634 miles

ADVISED CORRISION ON BOTH INNER SIILS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 75,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 70,789 miles

ADVISED underneath of vehicle very rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2007 70,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,618 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 HJO is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJO, 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 C151 HJO registered?

C151 HJO is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C151 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 HJO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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