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C826 OVK

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,316 mi
Last recorded40,316 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC826 OVK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 40,316 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 39,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,313 miles

under sealed

Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,547 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 38,522 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,326 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 38,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 38,215 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,503 miles

both front wings front panel and rear wheel arches very poor condition (corrosion)

corrosion to fuel tank

front brake reaction bushes poor condition

front number plate cracked

front suspension knocks

handbrake cables poor condition

surface rust to n/s/f and main brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,617 miles

all coil springs poor condition

brake reaction bushes poor condition

corrosion to fuel tank

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to wings and wheel arches

heavy underbody corrosion

slight play n/s/f balljoint

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to main and n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,493 miles

corrsion to coil springs.

corrsion to suspension units.

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm.

surface rust to brake pipes.

suspension bushes poor condition.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,605 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heavy underbody corrosion.front wings very poor condition.corrosion to rear wheel arches.surface rust to main brake pipes.corrosion to fuel tank.rear shockers stiff.slight suspension knocks.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,605 miles

heavy underbody corrosion.front wings very poor condition.corrosion to rear wheel arches.surface rust to main brake pipes.corrosion to fuel tank.rear shockers stiff.slight suspension knocks.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,435 miles

underbody corrsion forming. †surface rust to rear brake pipes.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,576 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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C826 OVK is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C826 OVK, 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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C826 OVK is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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