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C62 FMM

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,789 mi
Last recorded69,789 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 FMM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,582 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,136 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,200 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,005 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 16,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,665 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,655 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both front wings have been screwed on instead of welded

nearside front inner wing,front panel and offside front inner wing corroded/holed

nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrule rusty

offside front inner driveshaft boot twisted

rear brake imbalance (47%)

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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C62 FMM is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C62 FMM, 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.

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What year was C62 FMM registered?

C62 FMM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C62 FMM safe to buy?

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