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C500 FKH

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,643 mi
Last recorded16,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 FKH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 16,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 16,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 16,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 16,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 16,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 16,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 16,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 16,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 15,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,827 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 15,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,674 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 15,674 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C500 FKH is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C500 FKH, 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 C500 FKH registered?

C500 FKH is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C500 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C500 FKH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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