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C705 TRY

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,353 mi
Last recorded32,353 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC705 TRY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 32,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 32,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 32,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,279 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,929 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,876 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,250 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,911 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,795 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,845 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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C705 TRY is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C705 TRY, 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

How do I check the history of C705 TRY?

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What year was C705 TRY registered?

C705 TRY is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C705 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C705 TRY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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