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C195 CHT

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

38,319 mi
Last recorded38,319 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC195 CHT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 38,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 37,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 37,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 May 2014 37,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Off side rear brake lightly binding

Pass 15 May 2013 36,647 miles

Off side rear brake lightly binding

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

Fail 15 May 2013 36,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Off side rear brake lightly binding

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

Pass 21 May 2012 36,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear brake lightly binding

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

Fail 21 May 2012 36,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear brake lightly binding

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

Pass 17 May 2011 35,803 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2010 35,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 35,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 35,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2008 34,606 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,578 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 34,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside outer sills rusty

rear chassis slightly rusty

Pass 24 May 2006 33,580 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 33,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C195 CHT is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C195 CHT, 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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C195 CHT is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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