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C702 BFX

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,144 mi
Last recorded61,144 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC702 BFX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,144 miles

N/S Front inner wing holed (corrosion) Repaired in past.

Non standard roar springs fitted.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 61,074 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

N/S Front inner wing holed (corrosion) Repaired in past.

Non standard roar springs fitted.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,491 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front headlights deteriorated

both front wings becoming corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2006 46,819 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front headlights deteriorated

both front wings becoming corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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C702 BFX 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 50%.

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 C702 BFX, 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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C702 BFX is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1986.

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