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C297 UMX

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,399 mi
Last recorded82,399 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 UMX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 82,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,132 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight amount of play in offside steering rack end

slight noise coming from all four wheels when spinning

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,640 miles

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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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C297 UMX is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C297 UMX, 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 C297 UMX registered?

C297 UMX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is C297 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C297 UMX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C297 UMX have outstanding finance?

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