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C652 YEL

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,027 mi
Last recorded11,027 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC652 YEL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2019 11,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 9,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,161 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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C652 YEL is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C652 YEL, 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 C652 YEL registered?

C652 YEL is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C652 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C652 YEL shows 10 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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