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C626 EMM

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC626 EMM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 57,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 56,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 54,063 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 54,060 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,620 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 53,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,181 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 45,181 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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C626 EMM is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 C626 EMM, 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 C626 EMM registered?

C626 EMM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C626 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C626 EMM 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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