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C615 YJT

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,779 mi
Last recorded29,779 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC615 YJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 29,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 24,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 122,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,461 miles

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Pass 22 Oct 2016 19,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 15,447 miles

Nearside front inner wing area starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,205 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,176 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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C615 YJT is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C615 YJT, 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 C615 YJT registered?

C615 YJT is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C615 YJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C615 YJT shows 15 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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