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C844 BTC

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,818 mi
Last recorded75,818 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC844 BTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,818 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear stabiliser bushes cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner door shuts and underbody including suspension corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jun 2024 75,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,989 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jun 2022 74,083 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 26 May 2021 73,627 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,944 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,152 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,568 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,517 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,524 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,948 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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C844 BTC is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 C844 BTC, 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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C844 BTC is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1986.

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