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C344 BJD

1986 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,320 mi
Last recorded23,320 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC344 BJD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,299 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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C344 BJD is a 1986 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C344 BJD, 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 C344 BJD registered?

C344 BJD is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C344 BJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C344 BJD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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