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C68 VWP

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC68 VWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,070 miles

Central Front gear box has a slight leakage of gear oil

Central Front slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,084 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

no reverse lights

Fail 1 Jun 2023 81,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

no reverse lights

Pass 10 May 2022 80,731 miles

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,894 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Numerous (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer cv boot leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bushes worn

Sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system low due lowered suspenion

oil leaks from engine

Fail 20 Mar 2019 77,411 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint play

exhaust system low due lowered suspenion

oil leaks from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% imbalance o/s low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Stop lamp missing both (1.2.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2014 73,075 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 73,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,367 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,367 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,989 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,236 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,072 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 54,055 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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C68 VWP is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C68 VWP, 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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C68 VWP is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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