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C785 WLA

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC785 WLA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area corroded at offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pump cradle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pump cradle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 66,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,847 miles

Brake servo is slow to build up vacuum.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2008 65,358 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 65,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 65,318 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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C785 WLA 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 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 C785 WLA, 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 C785 WLA registered?

C785 WLA is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C785 WLA safe to buy?

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