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C244 YRU

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,754 mi
Last recorded92,754 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC244 YRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 92,754 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,932 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,226 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,326 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,592 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,348 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 82,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 82,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,742 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 74,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,365 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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C244 YRU is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C244 YRU, 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

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What year was C244 YRU registered?

C244 YRU is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is C244 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C244 YRU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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