1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C556 KEB
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1986. Recorded mileage 61,189 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 61,189 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1597cc
C556 KEB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2017
- 61,189 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C556 KEB Odometer History
- 14/04/200927,362 mi
- 04/05/201343,537 mi+16,175 mi
- 20/05/201343,577 mi+40 mi
- 19/03/201444,222 mi+645 mi
- 27/04/201645,235 km
- 27/04/201645,235 km
- 25/04/201761,189 km+15,954 km
Average of roughly 4,213 km per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
C556 KEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (C556 KEB) between April 2009 and April 2017.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)”.
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