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C151 VGX

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,789 mi
Last recorded56,789 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 VGX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 56,789 miles

Lower body covered in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2023 56,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 56,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2021 56,443 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value nearside no effort (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2020 55,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,856 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,818 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,804 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,305 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,926 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,234 miles

o/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,823 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,200 miles

nearside rear tyre has fine splits in tread

Fail 3 Nov 2010 50,199 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface rust develeping in nearside inner front wing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface rust develeping in nearside inner front wing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,764 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,764 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 VGX is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VGX, 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 VGX?

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What year was C151 VGX registered?

C151 VGX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1986.

Is C151 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 VGX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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