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C442 PUJ

1986 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,472 mi
Last recorded12,472 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC442 PUJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor pan corroded,would advise attention

heavy underbody corrosion

hole in nearside front indicator lens

offside rear seat backrest moves slightly on locking catch

offside washer weak

slight fraying to both rear seatbelts

steelbrake pipes corroded alround

Pass 14 Apr 2010 5,599 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 14 Apr 2010 5,599 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 13 Feb 2010 5,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front trackrod end has pop rivit instead of split pin for locking device

offside front track rod end has pop rivit instead of split pin 4 locking device

Pass 21 Jun 2008 4,315 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 4,309 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,710 miles

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

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

floor and chassis heavely undersealed

fuel pump secured with cable ties

n/s rear brake pipe secured with cable tie

Fail 12 Jun 2007 100,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

fuel pump mounted by cable ties

n/s rear brake pipe secured with cable tie

Fail 29 May 2007 687 miles

Nearside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

REAR BUMPER MOUNTINGS TO QUATER PANELS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH UNDER BODY PROTECTION

Pass 6 May 2006 925,714 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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C442 PUJ is a 1986 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C442 PUJ, 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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C442 PUJ is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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