MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All of the tyres are 10 years old
Slight play in nsr wheelbearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe insecure under vehicle at rear (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight play in nsr wheelbearing
advise floors has had lots of welding but all intact
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C86 UMS is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 C86 UMS, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C86 UMS?
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What year was C86 UMS registered?
C86 UMS is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C86 UMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C86 UMS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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