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C474 VGW

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,371 mi
Last recorded67,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 VGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 67,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 67,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 67,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,025 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,793 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 66,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,578 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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C474 VGW 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 90%.

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 C474 VGW, 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 C474 VGW registered?

C474 VGW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is C474 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C474 VGW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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