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C583 SRD

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,579 mi
Last recorded74,579 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC583 SRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,652 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,665 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,665 miles

Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,416 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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C583 SRD is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C583 SRD, 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 C583 SRD registered?

C583 SRD is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 1986.

Is C583 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C583 SRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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