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C624 MUJ

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,992 mi
Last recorded78,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC624 MUJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 78,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front floor to sills corroded offside and nearside

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 May 2015 76,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 75,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2013 74,746 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2013 74,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil pressure light on

Pass 18 May 2012 72,139 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,613 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,583 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,334 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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C624 MUJ is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C624 MUJ, 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 C624 MUJ registered?

C624 MUJ is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C624 MUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C624 MUJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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