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C580 NAW

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,059 mi
Last recorded59,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC580 NAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 59,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,987 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,829 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 58,484 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 58,484 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,146 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.575 (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has small hole, losing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,149 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Play in both steering rack outer joints

Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,149 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel pump (7.2.1)

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Play in both steering rack outer joints

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,455 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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C580 NAW is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C580 NAW, 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 C580 NAW registered?

C580 NAW is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C580 NAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C580 NAW shows 12 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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