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C252 TDL

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,130 mi
Last recorded16,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 TDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 16,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 16,084 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 15,888 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 11,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 110,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 105,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 103,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,075 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 40,675 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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C252 TDL is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C252 TDL, 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 C252 TDL registered?

C252 TDL is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C252 TDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C252 TDL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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