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C253 YWK

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,257 mi
Last recorded32,257 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC253 YWK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,257 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 32,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 91,887 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 31,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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C253 YWK is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C253 YWK, 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 C253 YWK registered?

C253 YWK is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C253 YWK safe to buy?

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