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C793 MHJ

1986 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,053 mi
Last recorded75,053 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,053 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.

slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,662 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f inside tyre wall cut.

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,325 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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C793 MHJ is a 1986 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C793 MHJ, 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 C793 MHJ registered?

C793 MHJ is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C793 MHJ safe to buy?

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