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C637 BHV

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC637 BHV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,697 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,697 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,697 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

date of first use incorect

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floors corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,523 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 47,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,661 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 46,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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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C637 BHV is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C637 BHV, 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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C637 BHV is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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