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C574 DNC

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,839 mi
Last recorded48,839 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC574 DNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,839 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,665 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,612 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 48,487 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 48,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,045 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,041 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 2 Aug 2007 43,783 miles

o/s/r suspension arm slightly corroded

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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C574 DNC is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C574 DNC, 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 C574 DNC registered?

C574 DNC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C574 DNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C574 DNC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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