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C311 KFV

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 KFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 78,728 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,601 miles

Nearside Front inner wing signs had a repair

corrosion signs at battery tray

sweat oil around sump

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,512 miles

slight blow at front pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,772 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 74,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 69,397 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,975 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,494 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,494 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,352 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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C311 KFV is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C311 KFV, 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 C311 KFV registered?

C311 KFV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C311 KFV safe to buy?

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