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C790 WRK

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

38,899 mi
Last recorded38,899 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC790 WRK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 38,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 26,157 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 26,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Brake Flexi Pipe Not Secured

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,067 miles

battery insecure.

both rear trailing arm rear bushes slightly perished.

oil leak at sump

small exhaust leak at rear box.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 23,066 miles

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror missing.

Fail 27 Dec 2008 23,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror missing.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 22,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,785 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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C790 WRK is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C790 WRK, 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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C790 WRK is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1986.

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