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C280 MHG

1986 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 MHG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,732 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,530 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,425 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,126 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,789 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,789 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,540 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 73,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,854 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 70,854 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,559 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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C280 MHG is a 1986 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C280 MHG, 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 C280 MHG registered?

C280 MHG is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C280 MHG safe to buy?

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