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C352 MEV

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,239 mi
Last recorded23,239 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC352 MEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 23,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 23,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,593 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 22,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,093 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 31,093 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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C352 MEV is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C352 MEV, 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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What year was C352 MEV registered?

C352 MEV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C352 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C352 MEV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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