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C181 UMX

1986 Ford Escort

Cream Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 UMX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,839 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,902 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,496 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,102 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,366 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 43,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

rattle from inside centre silencer.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,235 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner section

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,944 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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C181 UMX is a 1986 Ford Escort in Cream with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C181 UMX, 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 C181 UMX registered?

C181 UMX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C181 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C181 UMX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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