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C566 UGX

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 UGX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,173 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,148 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 40,040 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,036 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper-blade not fully clearing screen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,439 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,088 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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C566 UGX is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C566 UGX, 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 C566 UGX registered?

C566 UGX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C566 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C566 UGX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C566 UGX have outstanding finance?

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