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C319 YKV

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,081 mi
Last recorded20,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC319 YKV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,081 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 20,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking between tank and pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 10,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 8 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 8 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,280 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f to flexi steel brake pipe corrodid

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill corrodid

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings have exsive play

o/s/r steel brake pipe to flexi pipe corrodid

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,400 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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C319 YKV is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C319 YKV, 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 C319 YKV registered?

C319 YKV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C319 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C319 YKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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