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C659 XDD

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC659 XDD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,369 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,334 miles

Pertol pump mounting rusty

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pertol pump mounting rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,354 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 77,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 77,327 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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C659 XDD is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C659 XDD, 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 C659 XDD registered?

C659 XDD is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C659 XDD safe to buy?

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