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C505 EUG

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 EUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,773 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,711 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 79,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,379 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,379 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,684 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 76,864 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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C505 EUG is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C505 EUG, 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

How do I check the history of C505 EUG?

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What year was C505 EUG registered?

C505 EUG is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C505 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C505 EUG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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