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C229 UAB

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,303 mi
Last recorded1,303 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC229 UAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 1,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 772 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 427 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,855 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 3 Dec 2013 99,853 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,466 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,222 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,907 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,903 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,120 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine emits slight smoke

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2007 97,118 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine emits slight smoke

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 99,933 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C229 UAB is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C229 UAB, 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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C229 UAB is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 April 1986.

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