CarVerify

Free Car Check

C1 TJL

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,826 mi
Last recorded74,826 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 TJL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,826 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,409 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 74,061 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,694 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,584 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 89,632 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 89,632 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C1 TJL is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C1 TJL, 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 C1 TJL?

You can check the full history of C1 TJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C1 TJL registered?

C1 TJL is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is C1 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 TJL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C1 TJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C1 TJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.