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C456 YVC

1986 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,112 mi
Last recorded86,112 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 YVC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 86,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 85,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,627 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,561 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 83,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,522 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses not fitted into clip on macpherson strut. Have rectified it.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 81,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,584 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 80,128 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 79,312 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,312 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 78,521 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge. Nearside front wearing outer edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,684 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 77,163 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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C456 YVC is a 1986 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C456 YVC, 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 C456 YVC registered?

C456 YVC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C456 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C456 YVC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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