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C327 GTM

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC327 GTM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,980 miles

lot of welding repares carried out on outer sills and floor front crosmember

Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,980 miles

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

lot of welding repares carried out on outer sills and floor front crosmember

Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,607 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,686 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,579 miles

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

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

lot of welding repairs carried out on floor pan chassis rails

nsf seat missing also seat bases

Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf seat missing rear seat base missing dash insecure parts missing advance signs of corosion showing floor pan chassis rail

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,304 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

drivers seat belt is the only seat belt in place all other seats removed

rear bumper has cracks in

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,101 miles

1/ some advance signs of corrosion starting on outer sills floor pan under wheel arches

2/ nsf seat missing and rear base or seat

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 59,188 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

1/ nsf seat missing both base of rear seat missing

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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C327 GTM is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C327 GTM, 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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C327 GTM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1986.

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