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C545 KGF

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,730 mi
Last recorded96,730 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 KGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 96,730 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocks soft

front and rear underside corroded

oil level light on

Pass 23 Dec 2016

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,977 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,879 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 84,721 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise fuel filter has a slight leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,328 miles

front discs slight rust from standing

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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C545 KGF is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C545 KGF, 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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C545 KGF is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1986.

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