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C774 MLG

1986 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,469 mi
Last recorded17,469 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC774 MLG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small blow on front pipe clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 10,209 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 3,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,917 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 95,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,338 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 95,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

advise o/sn/s front discs corroded

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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C774 MLG is a 1986 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C774 MLG, 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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C774 MLG is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C774 MLG safe to buy?

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