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C678 HJO

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,289 mi
Last recorded58,289 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC678 HJO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,289 miles

body corrosion

front floors rusty

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,687 miles

all four coil springs rusty

all four tyres heavily perished and starting to split

both headlight beam patterns boaderline pass

front and rear suspension bushes starting to perish and split

front brake discs worn and rusty

off side front floor rusty and weak

slight end play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,519 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 52,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,224 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 52,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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C678 HJO is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C678 HJO, 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 C678 HJO registered?

C678 HJO is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C678 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C678 HJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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