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C780 RNJ

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,586 mi
Last recorded101,586 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC780 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,979 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 100,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,070 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 100,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 99,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 98,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes has surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

there is evidence the front wheels could be catching inner wheel arches

Fail 29 Apr 2011 98,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes has surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

there is evidence the front wheels could be catching inner wheel arches

Pass 11 May 2010 95,730 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear tyres cracking on edges

Fail 7 May 2010 95,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 1 May 2009 89,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,413 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 83,017 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,120 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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C780 RNJ 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 85%.

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 C780 RNJ, 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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C780 RNJ is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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