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C428 PCX

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC428 PCX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 91,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,021 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,139 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sidea (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Main beam not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,620 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 69,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 67,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 65,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 63,129 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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C428 PCX is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C428 PCX, 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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C428 PCX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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