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C730 BEA

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC730 BEA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 84,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 84,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 84,410 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 83,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 82,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 80,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 79,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 79,743 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 78,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 77,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 75,872 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 75,859 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 74,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 73,641 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 73,633 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 72,365 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 71,200 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 71,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2005 69,980 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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C730 BEA is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C730 BEA, 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 C730 BEA registered?

C730 BEA is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C730 BEA safe to buy?

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