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C251 WRK

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,280 mi
Last recorded23,280 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC251 WRK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,280 miles

offside mirror in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2018 23,256 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,772 miles

Corrosion to fuel pump housing but still secure at present

Crack in windscreen offside lower corner

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear fuel hoses perished but no leaks at present

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight perishing to gearbox mount rubber

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Slight surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,641 miles

screen damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2011 16,631 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

play in offside rear wheel bearing

screen damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,259 miles

offside door mirror glass in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2009 12,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,934 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2008 7,919 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2007 4,185 miles

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

slight binding in o/s/r brake

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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C251 WRK is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C251 WRK, 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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C251 WRK is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is C251 WRK safe to buy?

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