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C853 NMB

1986 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Escort51,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC853 NMB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 106,536 miles

under side of car covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2026 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe no lock nut or split pin on nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,279 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 105,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both near and off sides rear brake pipes to flex pitted

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,870 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 4,565 miles

both near and off sides rear brake pipes to flex pitted.

fuel pump support bracket chroded.

near side rear tyre on 4mm max.

one of the two off side rear lights inop.

slight play in off side front track rod end.

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,556 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 4,549 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 3,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre cut but not below requirements

Pass 30 Jun 2007 99,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,657 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 98,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear 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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C853 NMB is a 1986 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C853 NMB, 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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C853 NMB is a 1986 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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