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C65 VPH

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,435 mi
Last recorded59,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 VPH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,435 miles

Chip in the screen

Oil residue around the engine area

Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,297 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank damaged

nearside and offside rear outer sill areas corroded

oil residue engine areas

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,983 miles

Fuel tank damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,712 miles

fuel tank is damaged (old damage/historical)

Fail 2 Jul 2020 58,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel tank is damaged (old damage/historical)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,522 miles

chip in the windscreen

wipers are worn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 57,513 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust is corroded

chip in the windscreen

wipers are worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,570 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 66,902 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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C65 VPH is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C65 VPH, 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 C65 VPH registered?

C65 VPH is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 December 1986.

Is C65 VPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C65 VPH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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