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C504 AWD

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC504 AWD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,680 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 93,167 miles

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

entire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2007 93,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2006 88,818 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2005 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake slighty binding on

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s n/s slam panel getting very rusty

o/s/f floor getting very rusty

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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C504 AWD is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C504 AWD, 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 C504 AWD registered?

C504 AWD is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is C504 AWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C504 AWD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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