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C374 JAR

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC374 JAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2019 96,118 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 94,707 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 94,707 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Various Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Various Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,721 miles

o/s cv boot perished front and rear trail arm bushes perished

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s cv boot perished front and rear trail arm bushes perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,621 miles

Oil leak

aux. belt is Ex. deteriorated

clutch slipping

n/s/r brake back plate is damp - possible leak inside drum ?

o/s/r brake has slight bind

park brake lever travels high

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,838 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,965 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 81,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,655 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 70,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 70,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,772 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 68,772 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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C374 JAR is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 C374 JAR, 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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C374 JAR is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1986.

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