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C221 SEY

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 SEY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 98,633 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,522 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 98,308 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine loom insecure/rubbing on clutch cable/fork. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,067 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,793 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,725 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 97,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,150 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in n/s steering rack drumstick

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,522 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,444 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 94,922 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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C221 SEY is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C221 SEY, 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 C221 SEY registered?

C221 SEY is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C221 SEY safe to buy?

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