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C200 XDG

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC200 XDG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust box has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front tyres are 20 years old

Nearside Front Tyre is distorted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

None of the road wheels are balanced

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2026 94,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust box has a small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front tyres are 20 years old

Nearside Front Tyre is distorted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

None of the road wheels are balanced

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 94,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,118 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,666 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,422 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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C200 XDG is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C200 XDG, 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 C200 XDG registered?

C200 XDG is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C200 XDG safe to buy?

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