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C594 GBA

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,279 mi
Last recorded28,279 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC594 GBA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 27,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 27,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,171 miles

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,822 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,078 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,420 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 8,654 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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C594 GBA is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C594 GBA, 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 C594 GBA registered?

C594 GBA is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 July 1986.

Is C594 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C594 GBA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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