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C4 XRC

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,015 mi
Last recorded17,015 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XRC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 17,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 16,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 16,373 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 15,607 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 14,898 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 14,159 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 13,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,527 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jul 2011 13,159 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 23,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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C4 XRC is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C4 XRC, 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 C4 XRC registered?

C4 XRC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C4 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 XRC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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