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C444 KHE

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,555 mi
Last recorded41,555 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC444 KHE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 41,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 41,442 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,994 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 40,994 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,779 miles

exhaust system close to fuel tank and wiring

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,437 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,981 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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C444 KHE is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C444 KHE, 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 C444 KHE registered?

C444 KHE is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C444 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C444 KHE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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