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C545 LGP

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,034 mi
Last recorded115,034 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 LGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,034 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 30,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 28,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 28,205 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 28,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 28,162 miles

All flexi-brake hoses requ more securing.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,163 miles

Brake readings low.

Centre ex mounting in poor condition.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight blow on exhaust clamp.

Slight damage to fuel tank..

Welding repairs to front and rear of car.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,550 miles

engine rattle

nearside rear parking brake slightly low

oil leaks

slight play to the offside front bottom ball joint

some corrosion to the underside of vehicle

some oil stains around shockers

Pass 11 Mar 2006 25,215 miles

offside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings have some play

some wear to the steering rack

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 LGP is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LGP, 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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What year was C545 LGP registered?

C545 LGP is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is C545 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C545 LGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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