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C33 HWN

1986 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 HWN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Inner rose joint boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 54,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Inner rose joint boot deteriorated

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,442 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 54,437 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,325 miles

Central Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,108 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,462 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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C33 HWN is a 1986 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 C33 HWN, 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 C33 HWN registered?

C33 HWN is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1986.

Is C33 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C33 HWN 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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