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C257 CCL

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 CCL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,024 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,728 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 81,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 May 2015 81,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 80,710 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,291 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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C257 CCL is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C257 CCL, 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

How do I check the history of C257 CCL?

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What year was C257 CCL registered?

C257 CCL is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C257 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C257 CCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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