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C558 JEP

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,149 mi
Last recorded41,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC558 JEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,557 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,386 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,082 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,715 miles

OSF lower arm bush starting to perish

Rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,284 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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C558 JEP is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C558 JEP, 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 C558 JEP registered?

C558 JEP is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is C558 JEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C558 JEP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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