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C194 YAD

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 YAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 65,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,027 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 63,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 62,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,010 miles

Side sills fitted - unable to fully inspect sills !

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,447 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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C194 YAD is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C194 YAD, 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 C194 YAD?

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What year was C194 YAD registered?

C194 YAD is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C194 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C194 YAD shows 15 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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