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C805 KOM

1986 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,498 mi
Last recorded8,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC805 KOM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,498 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 6,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 3,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 97,030 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,000 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,000 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,138 miles

the fuel tank appears to have been leaking, but dry at time of test

the near side front shock absorber dose not appear to have been changed,but dry at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2007 93,132 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C805 KOM is a 1986 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C805 KOM, 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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C805 KOM is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C805 KOM safe to buy?

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