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C562 WLU

1986 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,963 mi
Last recorded19,963 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 WLU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,963 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

car has been heavily moddified

tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,952 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

heavily modified

Fail 19 Aug 2013 11,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

heavily modified

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,106 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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C562 WLU is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C562 WLU, 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 C562 WLU registered?

C562 WLU is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 July 1986.

Is C562 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C562 WLU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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