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C252 REW

1986 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 REW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 89,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,700 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 86,515 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 86,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,937 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,854 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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C252 REW is a 1986 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C252 REW, 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 C252 REW registered?

C252 REW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C252 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C252 REW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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