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C531 MNO

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,220 mi
Last recorded20,220 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 MNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 20,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front compliance bushes split

inner wheel arches corroded.front pannelcorroded.inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 29 Nov 2011 20,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front compliance bushes split

inner wheel arches corroded.front pannelcorroded.inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,209 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front compliance bushes split

inner wheel arches corroded. front pannel corroded. inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded

n/s/r brake stiff to turn unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 10 Sep 2010 20,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front compliance bushes split

inner wheel arches corroded. front pannel corroded. inner and outer sills corroded fuel pump carrier corroded

n/s/r brake stiff to turn unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 20,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,192 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front compliance bushes split but no movement

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both sills corroded

corrosion around both front top mounts

corrosion around n/s/ head light on front pannel

n/s front pannel corroded but not prescribed area

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight exhaust blow on front of system

Fail 16 Sep 2008 20,192 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front compliance bushes split but no movement

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both sills corroded

corrosion around both front top mounts

corrosion around n/s/ head light on front pannel

n/s front pannel corroded but not prescribed area

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight exhaust blow on front of system

Fail 24 Sep 2007 20,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both sides inner/outer sills slightly rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,131 miles

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

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

both sides inner/outer sills slightly rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,074 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 20,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,441 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 17,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant radiator is leaking & vehicle is over †heating.

Fuel pump support bracket is corroded & split.

N/S & O/S of front slam panel are excessively corroded.

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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C531 MNO is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C531 MNO, 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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C531 MNO is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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