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C56 JEP

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 JEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,985 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 88,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 88,953 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,841 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 86,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2008 86,468 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 86,464 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 24 Sep 2005 86,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

clock wrong time

idle speed fast

nearside rear brake slight blining

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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C56 JEP is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C56 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 C56 JEP registered?

C56 JEP is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C56 JEP safe to buy?

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