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C49 KOV

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

54,302 mi
Last recorded54,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC49 KOV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,110 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 52,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,983 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

track rod end split pins corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 67,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 67,687 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 62,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 62,016 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 58,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2010 58,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,710 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,318 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,747 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 45,747 miles

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

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

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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C49 KOV is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 C49 KOV, 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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C49 KOV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1986.

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