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C710 YAC

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,730 mi
Last recorded5,730 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 YAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 5,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 5,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 5,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 5,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 4,649 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 4,649 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 5,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 3,027 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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C710 YAC is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C710 YAC, 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 C710 YAC registered?

C710 YAC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C710 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C710 YAC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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