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C454 VLC

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,166 mi
Last recorded34,166 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC454 VLC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2022 34,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 23,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,003 miles

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,905 miles

both outer cv boots poor condition

slight corroded on front floor pan

Pass 11 Feb 2016 10,839 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel baering

Pass 5 Feb 2015 7,121 miles

front to rear floor pans poor condition

rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,959 miles

earth faults wiv n/s rear light

fuel lines poor

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s front wheel rubbing inner wing

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 25 May 2006 6,538 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f road wheel close to inner wing in opertasion

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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C454 VLC is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C454 VLC, 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 C454 VLC registered?

C454 VLC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C454 VLC safe to buy?

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